Retail Store Leader & Talent Developer

The Children's Place; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Place in Central Valley, NY, is seeking a Store Sales Manager to drive sales and brand loyalty while leading a high-performing team. You will recruit, coach, and develop talent, manage staffing and payroll, and ensure top customer service and store presentation to meet financial goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in specialty retail store management, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret financial reports. Flexible schedule including weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a specialty retail store manager in relevant traffic and volume.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams to drive sales, brand loyalty, and customer service.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and develop top retail talent for store and district roles.
• Manage scheduling and payroll to maximize profitability.
• Coach and mentor staff; monitor performance against business metrics.
• Maintain visual standards, merchandise presentation, and signage.
• Represent the brand professionally and ensure loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Talent development

Store operations

Financial acumen

Communication

Scheduling

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

The Children's Place in Central Valley, NY, is seeking a Store Sales Manager to drive sales and brand loyalty while leading a high-performing team. You will recruit, coach, and develop talent, manage staffing and payroll, and ensure top customer service and store presentation to meet financial goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in specialty retail store management, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret financial reports. Flexible schedule including weekends is required.