Store Director

J.Crew Factory; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonus programs

60% discount on branded products

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company matching

Job summary

J.Crew Factory is seeking a Store Director in Chapel Hill to oversee all aspects of store performance, drive profitability, and cultivate genuine connections with customers. You will hire, train, and develop a diverse team to deliver exceptional service and a neighborhood-ready shopping experience.

You will lead operations, engage with the community, and collaborate with district leadership to meet and exceed store goals, while embodying our brand values and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Have 5+ years of full-time retail management experience, current Store Director experience is a plus.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team and drive your business with a meaningful connection to the brand while maximizing profitability.
• Create exceptional customer experiences through personalized service standards and proactive engagement.
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Recruit, train, and develop the best talent to build a diverse team.
• Partner with the District Manager and management team to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.
• Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Provide feedback to influence product assortment and visual merchandising in store.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Our Story

We think shopping should be fun. Actually,

Our Story

We think shopping should be fun. Actually, really fun. As in scoring our exclusive collection of colorful, classic styles at prices that can’t be beat. A fan of lots of options in amazing fits? You’ve got it. Looking for some great accessories you won’t find anywhere else? Check. Need to get dressed for a day at the office, a weekend get-together or your next family vacation? Easy, preppy-inspired outfits are a part of our DNA, so we’ve got you covered. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got styles for the whole family that’ll have your crew looking good. Plus, there always deals waiting for you… 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Job Summary

As the Store Director, you are accountable for every aspect of your retail store performance. You ensure that the store is driving a profitable business while also focusing on genuine connections with customers that build loyalty and efficient operations. You’ll hire new talent while training and developing your existing team to make sure everyone is contributing to their highest potential. You’ll foster an inclusive work environment where everyone has a shared vision for driving the business and a sense of belonging.

What You’ll Do

• Lead your team & drive your business with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability.
• Create exceptional customer experiences through personalized service standards, proactive engagement, and swift resolution of concerns while leading the team to execute service excellence.
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.
• Recruit, train, and develop the best talent to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
• Partner with the District Manager and management team to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.
• Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.
• Provide feedback to the District Manager (and relevant business partners) to influence a curated product assortment and the visual merchandise in store.

Who You Are

• Have 5+ years of full-time retail management experience, current Store Director experience is a plus.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.

Some Perks And Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance
• Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts

See our full list of benefits here

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $67,000.00 - $84,000.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.