Sales Manager

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee discounts
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Profit sharing
  

Join a one-of-a-kind retail experience in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Paxton Gate PDX offers treasures and oddities inspired by the garden & natural sciences. We showcase jewelry, entomology, fossils, minerals, taxidermy, carnivorous plants, art, books, all while hosting unique events. Our outgoing team strives for educational customer service to ensure every customer enjoys the full Paxton Gate experience.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager who demonstrates strong leadership, can inspire a high performing team, and has a passion for leading people. In this supportive role, the Sales Manager will contribute to a welcoming, imaginative, and engaging atmosphere here at Paxton Gate PDX.

This role is ideal for someone who believes stores can be experiences, not just transactions. We are interested in a person who’s excited to celebrate the curiosity, knowledge, and joy that Paxton Gate brings to the local community.

• Oversee daily operations and sales performance for both Paxton Gate Portland locations.
  

• Maintain a consistently high standard of �customer experience,†blending knowledge, hospitality, and fostering an environment that inspires curiosity.
  

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor a team that reflects the store�s love of natural science, carnivorous plants, art, and oddities.
  

• Provide active, ongoing coaching and education in customer engagement, sales, and product knowledge.
  

• Champion an inclusive, creative, collaborative team culture and celebrate wins.
  

• Ability to set, monitor, and achieve revenue targets for both locations.
  

• Analyze sales data to identify growth opportunities within departments. Develop and continually assess sale strategies.
  

• Prepare for and ensure events are executed successfully from an experience & revenue perspective.
  

• Encourage staff to share knowledge and help customers �discover the story†behind each item, turning shopping into an interactive experience.
  

• Oversee visual merchandising and store presentation.
  

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, local health and safety standards.
  

• Implement efficient procedures for scheduling, payroll, reporting, and cost control.
  

• 2+ years of previous management experience (multi-location & retail operations a plus).
  

• Demonstrates ability to lead, motivate, and educate teams in a creative, customer-facing setting.
  

• Proven sales achievement and ability to drive revenue through team development and customer engagement.
  

• Strong communication skills, ability to educate, fosters an inclusive environment.
  

• Deep appreciation for natural science, art, plants, design or similar fields; curiosity and enthusiasm are a must.
  

• Excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit that will excel in an ever-changing environment.
  

• Ability to have a flexible schedule around store events and holidays to support the sales team along with sales goals.
  

• Salary $54K+ based on experience
  

• Profit share based on monthly goal achievement
  

• Paid time off
  

• Health care & Dental benefits paid at 50% after 3 months
  

• 401k benefits with up to 4% company match after 6 months
  

• Collaborative, hands-on, and supportive workplace
  

• Room for creative expression, personal growth, and community impact