Store Growth Leader — Apparel Retail

JCPenney; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Incentive Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands seeks a Store Manager (Specialty) to lead a store team, drive sales, and create an exceptional customer experience across the brand portfolio. You will hire, train, and coach associates while managing operations to achieve profitability and growth.

You will build a high-performing team by developing talent, setting clear expectations, and driving results through data-driven action plans. This role requires flexibility, travel as needed, and a strong customer-focus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in similar volume, apparel business.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations.
• Flexible availability to meet the needs of the business (including evenings and weekends).
• May require occasional travel to other store locations (if needed) and attend district meetings.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service and operational goals.
• Understand and demonstrate product knowledge, selling and operational skills to maximize sales.
• Engage with customers to build relationships and brand loyalty by using company tools.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent individuals.
• Motivate and engage your teams by identifying their strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback in order to improve performance and develop team members.
• Communicate clear expectations and hold the store team and yourself accountable to achieving results.
• Ensure store standards for merchandising and operations are met consistently.
• Oversee all controllable expenses such as payroll and training to increase profitability.
• Establish trust with the team in the face of opposing beliefs, values or perspectives.
• Remain composed in the face of challenges and unforeseen circumstances
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and other merchandising and visual expectations.
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of Assistant Manager.
• Schedule employees to their strengths to maximize productivity.
• Model our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Skills

Store management

Sales leadership

Talent development

Customer service

Job description

Catalyst Brands seeks a Store Manager (Specialty) to lead a store team, drive sales, and create an exceptional customer experience across the brand portfolio. You will hire, train, and coach associates while managing operations to achieve profitability and growth.

You will build a high-performing team by developing talent, setting clear expectations, and driving results through data-driven action plans. This role requires flexibility, travel as needed, and a strong customer-focus.