LA Pop-Up Store Manager (2-Week Run)

retailforthepeople; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Employee discount

Ground-floor seat at rising brand

Job summary

retailforthepeople is seeking a Store Manager for a 2-week LA pop-up in October 2026, bringing Australian menswear energy to SoCal. You will lead a high-energy team, own floor performance, and manage tight inventory in a fast-moving, high-visibility setting.

You must have retail leadership experience, a background in menswear or streetwear, and be available for the full run including evenings and weekends in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail leadership role (Store Manager, Assistant Manager, or Keyholder) is required*
• Menswear or streetwear retail background strongly preferred
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, limited-run pop-up environment, this isn't a slow-build retail rollout
• Available for the full 2-week run in October, including evenings and weekends
• Based in or able to work on-site in Los Angeles for the full duration

Responsibilities

• Lead a fast-onboarded team, getting everyone brand-ready and floor-ready in a compressed timeline
• Set the energy and tone for the entire run, this team needs to feel the hype, not just sell product
• Build and manage the staff schedule to keep the floor fully covered and energized across all operating hours
• Create a high-energy, culturally credible experience that matches how this brand is perceived in the market
• Turn walk-ins into genuine fans — this is about building brand loyalty in a short window, not just closing sales
• Own aggressive sales performance across a compressed 2-week window, every day counts toward the pop-up's success
• Read the floor in real time and adjust team focus and stock presentation to keep momentum building daily
• Maintain sharp, trend-forward visual merchandising that reflects the brand's fast-rising identity
• Own daily opening/closing procedures and tight inventory tracking across a limited-stock pop-up run
• Lead full close-out procedures at the end of the 2-week run, including final inventory reconciliation and space breakdown

Skills

Retail leadership

Menswear knowledge

Team leadership

Inventory discipline

Visual merchandising

Job description

retailforthepeople is seeking a Store Manager for a 2-week LA pop-up in October 2026, bringing Australian menswear energy to SoCal. You will lead a high-energy team, own floor performance, and manage tight inventory in a fast-moving, high-visibility setting.

You must have retail leadership experience, a background in menswear or streetwear, and be available for the full run including evenings and weekends in Los Angeles.