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Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSeattle, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience as a leader in retail operations management or the hospitality industry.
  • Ability to adapt to change and solve problems.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, occasionally bend, lift up to 40 pounds, and walk up stairs.
  • Close-distance hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate basic hand tools such as screwdrivers.
  • Proficiency in retail mathematics and business skills, including a working understanding of profit and loss statements and comfort with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

  • Know all aspects of store operations and step into operational areas to support Guest Experience Guides, Leads, or the Assistant Store Manager as needed.
  • Encourage the team to gather insights from others to improve operational impact.
  • Maximize profitability by implementing local marketing strategies and increasing store-controllable profit.
  • Set achievable sales and key performance indicator goals for the team during shifts, including goals for business-to-business sales, gift cards, and food and beverage; recognize wins and coach the team toward goals.
  • Pursue future bookings as well as current bookings to sustain business growth.
  • Build and maintain a guest-centric culture and model strong customer service.
  • Support guest de-escalation and assist store staff when needed.
  • Ensure the store team can manage scheduled guest timetables and deliver experiences on time.
  • Complete recurring reports, surveys, audits, and checklists.
  • Maintain cleanliness of common areas and experience rooms, and maintain inventoried equipment and the facility.
  • Ensure schedules and required breaks comply with state law and company procedures.
  • Manage day-of labor spending in line with pre-bookings and unscheduled walk-ins.
  • Communicate with the District Leader and collaborate across departments to meet support needs and provide requested information promptly.
  • Maintain store schematics to company standards and a premium guest environment.
  • Conduct regular hardware and software checks, and promptly communicate issues to store staff and the Tier 1 Helpdesk.
  • Use technical knowledge to guide staff in reasonably rehabilitating lightly damaged hardware and reducing store expenses.
  • Lead store staff through software updates and experience launches.
  • Lead interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for store staff.
  • Identify coaching opportunities for Guest Experience Guides and Leads and partner with the Assistant Store Manager on coaching and development goals.
  • Check in with team members at the start of shifts, clarify daily goals, and explain how to achieve them.
  • Provide in-the-moment coaching to support performance and morale.
  • Develop staff in their current roles and prepare them for growth opportunities.
  • Delegate responsibilities within the leadership team and assign informal roles to encourage accountability.

About the Company

Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Sandbox VR operates in location-based virtual reality entertainment, offering multi-user, in-house developed AAA VR experiences at physical venues and franchises across 45+ locations. Guests visit to buy tickets and participate in shared VR adventures that combine advanced hardware, motion tracking, and spatial audio. The company differentiates itself through in-house development of premium experiences, a global footprint with owned locations and franchises, and partnerships with brands like Netflix. Its goal is to expand its global network and partnerships to provide scalable access to high-quality location-based VR for broad audiences while growing through tickets, franchises, and exclusive deals.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$119M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2016

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