Retail Store Manager
Wild Bills Tobacco
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About Wild Bills Tobacco
Wild Bills Tobacco is a tobacco and vape shop chain in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Job description from Wild Bills Tobacco
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:Retail Store Manager oversees the operations of one of our retail locations. They are responsible for managing the staff, inventory, and finances of the store, as well as providing excellent customer service to our valued customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management and a passion for the tobacco industry.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, interview, select and retain top talent.
- Motivate, coach, develop, lead, and train the store employees on an ongoing basis.
- Create opportunities to develop team's product knowledge to be the expert.
- Develop team selling skills in order to meet or exceed sales goals.
- Manage and supervise a team of retail employees, including scheduling and performance management.
- Promote company policies and procedures and ensure all employees comply.
- Guides team to identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity.
- Sets clear performance expectations and ensures store team is trained in sales, customer service, and operations to meet company standards.
- Communicates priorities and sales driving information effectively to ensure store employees are equipped to maximize business opportunities.
- Maintaining a clean, safe environment by complying with all health and sanitation procedures
- Ensure the store is properly stocked with inventory and manage inventory levels and product ordering.
- Obtain product knowledge about all products as well as awareness of current product launches and promotions.
- Create relationships with customers in order to suggest products.
- Meet or exceed store sales and operational goals.
- Manage all store operations daily, including but not limited to inventory, cash handling, staffing, customer service, cash reconciliation, and bank deposits.
- Assisting customers with sales transactions and providing excellent customer service
- Develops plans and follows up to maximize sales and drive consistent performance results.
- Identifies performance opportunities and partners with District Manager to develop a plan to address and manage issues effectively.
- Stays informed on corporate communication, directives, initiatives, policies, and procedures.
- Implements store programs to increase efficiencies in sales, service, operations, and branding.
- Majority of business hours are spent standing on the sales floor greeting customers, coaching employees, and running the business where it matters most.
- Monitor and analyze sales and financial data to make strategic business decisions.
- Develop and execute marketing and promotional strategies to increase store traffic and sales.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and competition and make recommendations to District Management on ways to improve the business.
- Open and close the store.
- Work over 40 hours a week and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- May require additional tasks, duties or projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Written and Communications
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Store Operations
- Basic math of adding and subtracting
Qualifications:
- At least 21 years or older
- Completion of high school degree
- At least 1-2 years of previous manager experience
- Flexible to work weekends and holidays if needed
- Flexible to work 12 hour shifts at times
- Standing for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
- Benefits available: health, dental, vision, life insurance, effective after 60 days of employment.
- Merchandise discounts.
- Development and growth opportunities
- Monthly Bonus
- Merit Increase bi-annually
- Recognition program
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do retail store managers at Wild Bills Tobacco get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do retail store managers at Wild Bills Tobacco do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do retail store managers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do retail store managers at Wild Bills Tobacco worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Okay
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for retail store managers to get time off at Wild Bills Tobacco?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Wild Bills Tobacco managers change retail store managers schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it for retail store managers to take sick days at Wild Bills Tobacco?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do retail store managers at Wild Bills Tobacco feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for retail store managers to work at Wild Bills Tobacco?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do retail store managers at Wild Bills Tobacco recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do retail store managers get enough training when they start at Wild Bills Tobacco?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Good
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Most people get support to advance
Do retail store managers get support to advance at Wild Bills Tobacco?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do retail store managers think Wild Bills Tobacco’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do retail store managers feel well informed about how Wild Bills Tobacco is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
90% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Wild Bills Tobacco employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
Management. The higher ups have no respect or compassion for us retail employees. The empty promises of raises and promotions are getting more and more frequent that its unbearable. The customers are rude and unbearable
Key holder at Wild Bills Tobacco, April 2025
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Best thing
it’s kind of laid back sometimes
Worst thing
the drama constantly
Management assistant at Wild Bills Tobacco, January 2025
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