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Store Manager – Spencer’s

  • Company: Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween
  • Location: Laredo, Texas
  • Salary: $18.98/hr
  • Full Time
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  • $18.98/hr

Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween at a glance

spencergiftsspirithalloween.com

Spirit Halloween is the U.S.’s largest seasonal Halloween retailer, owned by Spencer Gifts and headquartered in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Founded in 1983 in Castro Valley, California, it grew from about 60 stores in 1999 to over 1,400 by 2020. Recent coverage notes temporary takeovers (e.g., the Kennedy Center), Christmas-store pilots, and a new licensing push. Spencer’s year-round novelty retail pairs with Spirit’s seasonal footprint at spencergiftsspirithalloween.com.

5,497 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.

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Store Manager
Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween
Laredo, Texas

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team at Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween in Laredo, Texas. As the Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate should have excellent leadership skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for retail.

  • Manage store operations to meet or exceed sales targets
  • Train and develop staff to enhance their performance and productivity
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Create a positive shopping experience for customers
  • Monitor inventory levels and manage stock effectively
  • Handle customer inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally

Your Responsibilities

The Store Manager will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store, including staffing, scheduling, and training employees.
  • Developing and implementing strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized store environment that meets company standards.
  • Managing inventory levels and ensuring product availability.
  • Handling customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.

Qualifications

To be successful as a Store Manager, you should have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in retail management or a related field
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  • A strong understanding of sales strategies and customer service principles
  • A high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software

About the Company

Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween is a leading retailer of Halloween costumes, decorations, and accessories. With locations across the country, we are dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality products and exceptional service. Our team is passionate about creating a fun and engaging shopping experience for all.

Next Steps

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now! Hourly rate ranges from $18.98 - $19.23 per hour and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Company Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay, Monthly Sales Bonus, Yearly Shrink Bonus, Champions Club Bonus, Contest Prize Awards, 401K Plan with Company Match, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Employee Assistance Program, and a 30% discount on products.

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Working in Laredo, Texas

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This role is on-site in Laredo, Texas, Texas, on the U.S.–Mexico border corridor. Texas’s southern border economy and cross-border traffic shape local retail hours, staffing, and seasonal demand—useful context for a Spencer’s / Spirit Halloween store manager.

Texas is the most populous state in the Southern United States. It borders the American states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, and New Mexico to the west. To the south and southwest, it has an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, along a natural boundary formed by the Rio Grande. Texas has a coa

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

National job openings rate: 4.4%via BLS JOLTS

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Unemployment rate in Texas: 4.4%via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cost of living in Texas: 2.9% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Texas: $7.25/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Texas: $71,814via FRED

Home prices in Texas (year over year): +1.2%via FRED

Median household income in Webb County: $62,506via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Webb County: 22 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Webb County: Drove Alone (79%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Webb County: 87%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby history: Webb County Courthouse, listed 1981 (125m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 85°F / low 63°F year-round (summers around 99°F, winters around 48°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Above average walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $962/mo · $1,161/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 131m (430 ft)

Source: Wikipedia (state)

About this role & career path

Aligned with O*NET 11-1021.00 (General and Operations Managers): directing sales and service activities, budgeting/efficiency, staffing schedules, and promo coordination. Related paths include Area Manager, Center Manager, and Business Manager.

Traits that fit this role

  • Initiative
  • Self-Confidence
  • Leadership Orientation
  • Perseverance
  • Adaptability

Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).

Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET

Industry news

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Salary & compensation

Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012via US Census ACS / Data USA

Build the skills for this role

Free & low-cost learning resources

  • How you drive sales and control shrink in a high-SKU novelty/seasonal store
  • Staffing and scheduling through Halloween peak and quiet months
  • Reading daily sales/labor reports and acting on gaps
  • Coaching associates on guest experience and compliance
  • Coordinating promotions and visual resets with district guidance

Watch & learn

Video via YouTube.

Strong fit if you thrive in retail operations leadership—people, P&L-minded metrics, and seasonal intensity—not desk-only work. Laredo on-site; remote is not available.

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Listing facts

  • Role Store Manager – Spencer’s
  • Employer Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween
  • Location Laredo, Texas
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $18.98/hr
  • Posted August 14, 2026
  • Apply by September 13, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (390 words)

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Typical work in Store Manager - Spencer's

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  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
  • Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.

Source: O*NET

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Store Manager – Spencer’s Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween · Laredo, Texas · $18.98/hr