General Manager - Marshfield Plaza

Old Navy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Chicago seeks a General Manager to lead store operations, ensuring profitable sales and exceptional customer experiences. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of retail leadership experience and strong communication skills. This role includes coaching staff, managing budgets, and implementing company-wide initiatives for success. The ideal candidate is expected to create an inclusive environment focused on community involvement and achieving key metrics.

Benefits

50% off regular-priced merchandise

Competitive Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail experience leading others.
• Established time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team based on a profitable store business plan.
• Drive profitable sales through effective forecasting.
• Build highly productive teams through sourcing and developing talent.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer communication

Time management

Business acumen

Planning and prioritization

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.

About The Role

As the General Manager, you are responsible for leading your team to deliver a profitable store business plan. You ensure your store achieves all key metrics and is meeting or exceeding goals. You are the link between the brand vision and how it comes to life in your store. You drive profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store to include, Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development. As the General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to your store team that delivers a best in class customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Analyzes results, identifies opportunities and makes decisions in collaboration with the leadership team to drive key performance indicators
• Drive profitable sales through forecasting and scheduling
• Manages store budget for daily operations in support of the P&L
• Builds highly productive teams through sourcing, selecting and developing people
• Accountable for team performance through coaching and feedback
• Teaches and trains to build capabilities
• Leads the implementation and execution of all Standard Operating Procedures and initiatives
• Creates an inclusive environment
• Implements action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity
• Performs Service Leader duties
• Represents the brand and understands the competitors
• Promotes community involvement
• Leverages OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Ensures all compliance standards are met

Who You Are

• 3-5 years of retail experience leading others
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees
• College degree preferred
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor, stock room, and office; work around and with chemicals; lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including travel, to meet the needs of the business including nights, weekends, holidays
• Ability to travel as required
• Business Acumen skills
• Established time management skills
• Strong planning and prioritization skills

Benefits at Old Navy

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance*
• See more of the benefits we offer
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $54,600 - $75,100 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.