Full-Time

Retail Shop Manager

Updated on 8/1/2026

See's Candies

See's Candies

1,001-5,000 employees

American-made candy retailer with quality confections

Compensation Overview

$33.06/hr

Dana Point, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of retail management experience.
  • Proven success in developing, motivating, training, and coaching employees.
  • Possess excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills, along with strong cash-handling and merchandising ability.
  • Ability to follow, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures.
  • Strong work performance.
  • Proven ability to grow the business by seeking sales opportunities and developing a sales-driven team.
  • Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively, and positively.
  • Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including packing candy, stocking shelves, ringing sales, standing or walking for the entire shift, and frequently lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
  • Internal applicants must be in good standing.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the shop's team and create a sales-focused, customer-centric environment.
  • Achieve daily, monthly, and annual sales goals while setting an example for the team.
  • Communicate and implement company direction, policies, and programs.
  • Delegate tasks, ensure team compliance, and provide necessary follow-up.
  • Resolve customer and employee concerns professionally and promptly.
  • Train and develop team members on company programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide professional coaching and feedback to the team.
  • Drive recruitment, selection, and recommendation of qualified candidates.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, ethical standards, and safety protocols.
  • Monitor and control expenses to meet budgetary goals.
  • Manage cash-handling, company-asset protection, and banking procedures.
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping records and approve weekly payroll promptly.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal wage and break laws.
  • Implement weekly work schedules in collaboration with District Sales Managers.
  • Manage paperwork for banking, new hires, and inventory by established deadlines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

See's Candies makes and sells a wide range of candies and chocolates using fresh, preservative-free ingredients. Its products are made in the United States and sold through a network of more than 230 shops plus online ordering. The company emphasizes tasting experiences in its stores (samples offered to visitors) and friendly customer service, grounded in a 100-year tradition. See's differentiates itself through long-standing quality, American-made production, a large variety (over 100 candies), and a commitment to tradition and service rather than cutting-edge methods. Its goal is to deliver dependable, high-quality confectionery that reflects its heritage while expanding its nationwide presence and keeping customers satisfied.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$25M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • Holiday and event gifting can lift average order values.
  • Corporate and nonprofit gifting expands beyond consumer retail demand.
  • Omnichannel fulfillment improves convenience for online and store shoppers.

What critics are saying

  • Cocoa inflation compresses margins or forces price increases.
  • California-based production faces wildfire, heat, and logistics disruptions.
  • Premium gifting competitors can erode holiday share and brand relevance.

What makes See's Candies unique

  • Premium boxed chocolates anchor See’s heritage and gift-first positioning.
  • Custom logo corporate gifts and multi-recipient shipping support B2B gifting.
  • Seasonal gift sets and build-a-box tools enable personalized assortments.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Forbes
May 2nd, 2025
The History Of The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting

"If you're lucky in life, make sure that a bunch of other people are lucky, too." – Warren BuffettIn the fourth-floor lunchroom of the National Indemnity Company building in Omaha, Nebraska, a hand-lettered sign once hung on closed double doors: "Meeting in Progress." Inside, beside vending machines and a coffee maker, Warren Buffett called to order the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, with approximately 20 attendees present. The perfunctory business was dispensed with in just five minutes. Then Buffett offered: "I've got an hour, and if anybody wants to stick around and talk about the investment business, I'm available."This modest gathering in the 1970s bears little resemblance to today's extravaganza that draws tens of thousands of investors from around the world to Omaha. The transformation of this annual shareholder meeting mirrors the remarkable journey of Berkshire Hathaway itself – from a struggling textile mill to a $1 trillion conglomerate under Buffett's leadership.The Humble BeginningsWhen Buffett gained control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, the company was a failing textile business. His first major move toward diversification came in 1967 with the acquisition of National Indemnity Company for $8.6 million, marking Berkshire's entry into the insurance industry.From 1969 to 1979, those early shareholder meetings were indeed held in National Indemnity's lunchroom, with attendance rarely exceeding two dozen people. Most were friends, family, and early investors who had placed their trust in a young Warren Buffett, well before he became a household name in finance.The Growth YearsAs Berkshire's portfolio and prestige grew through the 1980s, so did the annual meeting

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
See'S Candies And Kylie Cosmetics Collaborate To Celebrate The Launch Of Kylie Skin'S New Toasted Marshmallow Lip Butter

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- See's Candies and Kylie Cosmetics are teaming up to celebrate the launch of Kylie Skin's new Toasted Marshmallow Lip Butter, a new shade of the best-selling, award-winning original Lip Butter with a limited-edition box of Toasted Marshmallow Scotchmallow®. To kick-off the exciting collaboration, See's will host a launch party at their shop in The Commons at Calabasas on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Fans of both brands will have the opportunity to be among the first to get their hands on the new limited-edition chocolates. The first 300 customers will receive a complimentary Kylie Skin Toasted Marshmallow Lip Butter in addition to candy samples, and fun giveaways

Patch
Nov 7th, 2024
See's Candies Holiday Pop-Up Opens In MOCO Mall

See's Candies has opened a holiday pop-up shop at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.

American Rottweiler Club
Sep 22nd, 2024
Candy Drive Fundraiser for the American Rottweiler Club

Amrottclub is excited to announce its 2024 Candy Drive fundraiser, in partnership with See's Candies, running from September 15, 2024, through December 31, 2024!

PR Newswire
Jul 1st, 2024
See'S Candies® Announces Return Of Lollypalooza And The Launch Of New Lollypop Flavor Debuting On National Lollypop Day

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- See's Candies, the renowned candy company, has brought back their limited-time summer Lollypop campaign, Lollypalooza! This celebration features See's exclusive Lollypalooza box — an assortment of their 13 year-round AND seasonal Lollypop flavors all in one box. Available for the month of July only! And that's not all… See's will also reveal a brand-new Lollypop flavor on Saturday, July 20 to celebrate National Lollypop Day. See's Candies Lollypalooza Lollypops. See's Candies Lollypalooza Lollypops