Aspiring Store Manager - Retail Leadership

JCPenney; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus under Management Incentive Plan

Benefits package: medical/dental/vison

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands, the parent of JCPenney, seeks a Store Manager to drive profitable sales growth by implementing store strategy, leading and developing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. You will coach teams, manage merchandise, and execute sales-building programs across departments.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and achieving performance standards while maintaining a strong customer focus and team development across specialty and traditional lines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years retail leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Models, coaches, and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service.
• Engage with associates and customers to enhance interactions.
• Conduct store walkthroughs for pricing/signing accuracy.
• Analyze sales and expense data to identify opportunities.
• Communicate business objectives and performance to the team.
• Strategically drive sales through store walkthroughs and leadership interactions.
• Improve store consistency around key performance metrics.
• Participate in peer group discussions to address business trends.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching for associates.
• Maintain performance notes and take action on performance gaps.
• Enhance each leader's execution abilities and team development.
• Utilize recognition and rewards to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Motivate associates/teams to align with the company's strategy.
• Lead Salon Manager/Beauty Manager/Supervisors and engage related teams.
• Analyze sales and expenses to drive performance and improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Sales leadership

Team development

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Catalyst Brands, the parent of JCPenney, seeks a Store Manager to drive profitable sales growth by implementing store strategy, leading and developing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. You will coach teams, manage merchandise, and execute sales-building programs across departments.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and achieving performance standards while maintaining a strong customer focus and team development across specialty and traditional lines.