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Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Assistant Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of relevant experience as a leader in retail operations management or the hospitality industry.
  • Ability to remain on their feet for extended periods and occasionally bend, lift up to 40 pounds, and walk up stairs.
  • For some technical issues, close-distance hand-eye coordination and ability to manipulate basic hand tools such as screwdrivers.
  • Weekend availability in accordance with the needs of the location.
  • Proficiency in retail math and business skills, including working understanding of profit and loss statements and comfort with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests at the entrance, encourage people to enter, and ensure store staff do the same throughout guest journeys.
  • Handle guest de-escalation and support Guest Experience Guides or Shift Leads when needed.
  • Improve customer service efficiencies and operational processes, and ensure the store team can manage scheduled bookings, deliver experiences on time, and resolve mishaps quickly.
  • Conduct weekly hardware and software checks and promptly communicate issues to the Store Manager or Tier 1 Helpdesk, as appropriate.
  • Co-lead software updates and experience launches with the Store Manager.
  • Maintain the order and cleanliness of the store, experience rooms, and equipment.
  • Co-lead employee scheduling to provide peak-hour coverage and comply with state and federal scheduling laws.
  • Work with the Lead on duty and store management team to maintain daily checklists and audits.
  • Ensure breaks are taken in accordance with state law or company procedures and assist with timecard approvals.
  • Pursue future bookings to support business growth.
  • Set achievable sales and key performance indicator goals for the team on shift, including business-to-business sales, gift cards, experience add-ons, and food and beverage; celebrate wins and use positive coaching to achieve goals.
  • Check in with team members at the start of shifts, communicate daily goals, and provide in-the-moment coaching to support performance and morale.
  • Partner with the Store Manager in interviewing Guest Experience Guide candidates and in delivering coaching and developmental goals for Guest Experience Guides and Leads.
  • Perform duties across store operations as needed to support Guest Experience Guides and Leads.
  • Provide on-the-job training in the full guest journey to new Guest Experience Guides and Leads, and help manage assigned e-learning courses and staff completion while maintaining front-of-house service support.

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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