Retail General Manager - Profitable Store Leader

Gap Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead the store team in meeting or exceeding key metrics and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

You will drive profitable growth across Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development, coaching the team to align with brand vision. You will forecast, schedule, manage the store budget, and build productive teams while ensuring compliance with SOPs and omni-channel initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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; lift 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.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Retail leadership

Forecasting

Scheduling

Budget management

People development

Communication

Education

College degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Gap Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead the store team in meeting or exceeding key metrics and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

You will drive profitable growth across Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development, coaching the team to align with brand vision. You will forecast, schedule, manage the store budget, and build productive teams while ensuring compliance with SOPs and omni-channel initiatives.