Store Director

Factory Stores H.F.D. No. 55, Inc.; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60% discount on branded products

Job summary

J.Crew Group in Northfield, IL is seeking a Store Director to lead the retail operation, driving profitability while fostering genuine connections with customers that build loyalty and trust.

You will hire and train a diverse team, manage store systems and visual presentation, and partner with the District Manager to create a collaborative environment that consistently exceeds goals and delivers exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time retail management experience.
• Current Store Director experience is a plus.
• Able to bend, reach, and lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team & drive the business with a meaningful connection to the brand, maximizing profitability.
• Create exceptional customer experiences through personalized service standards and proactive engagement.
• Manage store operations, systems, and technology ensuring accountability.
• Recruit, train, and develop a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
• Partner with the District Manager to curate a collaborative working environment and exceed goals.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Scheduling flexibility

Problem solving

Customer focus

Job description

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

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

Salary Range

Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $92,000.00

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. We make timeless clothes that last a lifetime…then pair them with of-the-moment styles season after season, decade after decade. We think that distinct heritage pairs perfectly with modern design and fabric technology. We believe in feel-good color… Even if black or navy makes you feel best, we’re here for that. We’re the experts in signature categories: cashmere, coats, blazers, pants—and we also collaborate with the coolest brands out there because we know that creativity is contagious. We consider leopard a neutral, speak stripes fluently and live for a great gingham. We believe in looking like a million bucks, not spending it—which is why we go the extra mile to source the absolute best fabrics at the most accessible prices. We also know that we have a responsibility to the planet and to humanity to choose eco-friendly fabrics and to support our factory workers, without compromise. Learn More Our workplace should be a safe haven, where you flourish and succeed both as an individual and teammate. Discrimination, harassment and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, or contact and distribution centers. We will not tolerate it in any form, and furthermore, it is illegal. This applies not only to our associates but also to vendors and customers. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics, testing and refusing to submit to a test), veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Any behavior or acts that violate this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.