Retail Manager in Training | Harlem Irving Plaza

Lovisa Holdings Limited; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovisa Holdings Limited is seeking an experienced retail leader to support the Store Manager in Illinois. The role focuses on staff development, customer experience, and operational excellence in a fast-paced fashion environment.

You will help drive sales, manage inventory, and uphold visual standards while representing the Lovisa brand in-store and in the community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Passion for retail and fashion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and move merchandise.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Act as a brand ambassador in-store and in the community.
• Stay current with fashion trends and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in training, coaching, and developing store associates.
• Foster effective communication across all team members.
• Lead by example in providing outstanding customer service.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Drive sales performance through team motivation and leadership.
• Execute open/close procedures.
• Manage inventory control and stockroom organization.
• Oversee shipping and merchandise flow.
• Monitor shrink prevention measures.
• Ensure store meets visual merchandising standards.
• Create an engaging shopping environment.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness.
• Lead team in delivering personalized service.
• Support payroll management and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Retail management

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Organization

Merchandising

Staff training

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Inventory software

Payroll systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Support Store Manager in training, coaching, and developing store associates

• Foster effective communication across all team members

• Lead by example in providing outstanding customer service

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members

Sales & Operations

• Drive sales performance through team motivation and leadership

• Execute operational procedures including opening/closing protocols

• Manage inventory control and stockroom organization

• Oversee accurate processing of shipments and merchandise flow

• Monitor and maintain shrink prevention measures

• Ensure store meets visual merchandising standards

Customer Experience

• Create an engaging shopping environment

• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently

• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness

• Lead team in delivering personalized service

Administrative Duties

• Support payroll management and scheduling

• Maintain accurate financial records and reports

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• Assist with loss prevention initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years retail management experience

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities

• Passion for retail and fashion

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Physical ability to perform tasks like standing, lifting, and moving merchandise

• Embody company values and culture

• Maintain professional appearance and attitude

• Act as a brand ambassador both in-store and in the community

• Stay current with fashion trends and product knowledge