DRY GOODS STORE MANAGER

Von Maur, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Merchandise discount

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

No holiday hours

Promote from within

Job summary

Von Maur, Inc. is seeking a Store Manager to drive retail growth by motivating associates to help customers craft their personal style.

You will support the Dry Goods brand by directing store activities to achieve goals, elevate engagement, and present an inspiring, fashionable environment. The role includes staffing, payroll, benefits enrollment, merchandising oversight, and problem-solving for customers and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and driving sales performance.
• Strong focus on customer service and associate development.

Responsibilities

• Motivate store employees to deliver outstanding customer service – train, coach and lead by example
• Execute all duties of a sales associate and keyholder
• Coordinate the interview process: screenings, interviews, and references
• Maintain appropriate staffing - forecast future staffing needs
• Assess associate performance to improve service quality and increase sales – provide feedback
• Develop associates’ skills to meet store goals - ongoing training for new and existing employees
• Complete payroll and time clock maintenance
• Administer employee benefit enrollment and usage
• Implement merchandising plans and monitor store appearance and cleanliness
• Develop and implement solutions to customer problems and business needs
• Be available to work a rotation of day, evening, and weekend shifts

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching & training

Payroll basics

Job description

As a Store Manager, you drive retail growth through motivating associates to help customers create their own personal style. You support the Dry Goods brand by directing activities required to achieve all store goals, elevating associate and customer engagement, and presenting an inspiring, fashionable store environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Motivate store employees to deliver outstanding customer service – train, coach and lead by example
• Execute all duties of a sales associate and keyholder
• Coordinate the interview process: conduct screenings, interviews, and references
• Maintain appropriate staffing - forecast future staffing needs
• Assess associate performance to improve the quality of service and increase sales – provide feedback and performance evaluations
• Develop associate’s skills to meet store goals - conduct ongoing training for new and existing employees
• Complete payroll and time clock maintenance
• Administer employee benefit enrollment and usage
• Implement merchandising plans and monitor store's visual appearance and cleanliness
• Develop and implement solutions to solve customer problems and business needs
• Be available to work a rotation of day, evening, and weekend shifts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

We’re committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support for you and your family.

• Competitive wages
• Generous merchandise discount
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No extended holiday hours
• Promote from within philosophy - creates endless career opportunities!

OUR STORY:

Dry Goods has an ever-changing selection of today’s newest fashions. From clothing to jewelry to accessories, Dry Goods has everything you’ll need to pull together your latest look. Still family owned today, our culture is built on supporting and valuing our employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can take pride in your work and grow professionally.

The expected base wage for this Illinois based position is $45,000 - $50,000/annually. Successful candidates’ wages will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

Pay range listed is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.