Nolita Store Leader | Growth, Clienteling & Team Coach

Emerging Blue, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Emerging Blue, Inc. is seeking an experienced Store Manager for a premium Nolita location in New York City. You will lead a talented team and build strong client relationships to drive loyalty and growth.

The role requires leadership, superb store knowledge, and the ability to manage events in-store while partnering with corporate. You will oversee daily operations, training, and KPI-driven sales performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive retail leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nolita and NYC retail landscape.
• Experience managing a high-visibility location with frequent corporate interaction.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop retail teams.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of driving sales and store growth.
• Experience with clienteling and relationship-based selling.
• Experience managing KPIs, payroll, scheduling, and inventory.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle high-profile store environment and events.
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain a strong store team.
• Coach and develop team with floor observations, real-time feedback, and 1:1s.
• Build a positive, stable, and high-performing team culture with accountability.
• Train the team on service standards, selling skills, product knowledge, and store procedures.
• Lead and develop the store leadership team with clear ownership.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and store expenses against business needs.
• Oversee inventory, receiving, processing, damages, and stock accuracy.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising and cross-functional teams to optimize product performance.
• Plan and execute local events and activations to boost engagement and sales.
• Maintain high standards across visual merchandising and storefront experience.
• Lead from the sales floor and model exceptional customer service and selling behaviors.

Skills

Clienteling

Retail leadership

Team coaching

Sales driven

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Emerging Blue, Inc. is seeking an experienced Store Manager for a premium Nolita location in New York City. You will lead a talented team and build strong client relationships to drive loyalty and growth.

The role requires leadership, superb store knowledge, and the ability to manage events in-store while partnering with corporate. You will oversee daily operations, training, and KPI-driven sales performance.