Job Specifications
Job Title: Store Manager (Independent Contractor, ~30 hrs/week)
Location: Miami, FL
Company: The One Who Travels
Instagram: @onewhotravelsstore
About Us:
The One Who Travels is a Latin American concept store rooted in storytelling, craft, and connection. We have two locations (Wynwood and South Beach), based inside a thriving Miami yoga studio, we offer a curated selection of handmade goods from Latin America and beyond—textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and objects that carry the warmth of human hands and ancestral memory. This is more than retail. It’s a living, breathing celebration of global artistry and local community.
Position Summary:
We’re seeking an independent contractor to manage and grow our retail presence. This is a hybrid role: you’ll serve as the face of the store during a consistent weekly schedule (~30 hours/week), while also curating displays, managing inventory, and organizing monthly events that drive engagement and sales. You’ll also greet and check in yoga students arriving for class. The right person will be passionate, entrepreneurial, and excited to contribute to something beautiful in its early growth stage.
This role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position with base hourly pay and monthly commission bonuses tied to store performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Staff the store during agreed-upon weekly hours (~30 hrs/week), engaging customers, selling merchandise, and signing in yoga students
Manage inventory: receive, tag, and track new items; maintain stock levels; communicate with vendors
Lead visual merchandising and ensure the shop looks beautiful and cohesive
Plan, promote, and execute monthly events (e.g., artisan features, pop-ups, workshops)
Monitor sales and collaborate on creative strategies to meet targets
Represent the spirit of the brand with warmth, presence, and professionalism
Qualifications:
Retail or hospitality sales experience required; management experience a plus
Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Warm and grounded presence—comfortable interacting with both yoga students and design-savvy shoppers
Comfortable using a POS system and basic inventory tools
Interest in handmade goods, global culture, and ethical retail
Creative thinker who enjoys curating space and storytelling through objects
Compensation & Structure:
This is a 1099 contractor role paid at $16/hour for scheduled store coverage (approx. 30 hours/week)
Monthly commission bonuses based on store sales performance
Flexibility to manage certain tasks (event planning, merchandising, vendor coordination) on your own schedule
As we grow, there is potential for expanded responsibilities and increased earnings
Perks:
Generous discount on store merchandise
Creative freedom to shape store events and aesthetics
A warm, wellness-focused work environment
Access to select yoga and wellness offerings from the studio
To Apply:
Send your resume and a short note about why this speaks to you to edgarnavarro@miamilifecenter.com Please include “Store Manager Application” in the subject line.