Store Leader

Crate & Barrel; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, is seeking a Store Leader to guide and inspire store teams toward exceptional sales and service. You will coach and mentor associates to develop their talents and thrive in change, think big and strive toward career advancement opportunities.

A day in the life includes leading managers, communicating store goals, managing key metrics, and ensuring a safe, efficient store operation with a focus on guest experience and

Qualifications

• 3+ years customer service or retail leadership experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google applications, computer systems and tablet devices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent reading and written language skills (English)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Assistant Store Leaders and Team Leaders in setting and maintaining sales, customer service and visual merchandising goals and standards for all associates.
• Guide, align and communicate the store business goals as well as the company mission, goals, and initiatives to all store associates.
• Establish and communicate, and manage all critical metrics and expectations within the store, including but not limited to, sales, visual standards, safety, loss prevention, human resources, payroll and scheduling budgets, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Delegation

Coaching

Team building

Store floor presence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

POS systems

Tablets

Job description

Inspiring, confident, and ambitious, Store Leaders are the leaders of our stores. Your strategic thinking, passion for retail and home design, and your ability to connect with people will help you to excel in this role. As Store Leader, you will lead and empower associates in achieving sales goals and creating an exceptional store experience. You coach and mentor associates to develop their talents and thrive in change, think big and strive toward career advancement opportunities. An excellent communicator, you steer the company vision and share business goals with your team.

A day in the life as a Store Leader...

• Lead the Assistant Store Leaders and Team Leaders in setting and maintaining sales, customer service and visual merchandising goals and standards for all associates.

• Guide, align and communicate the store business goals as well as the company mission, goals, and initiatives to all store associates.

• Establish and communicate, and manage all critical metrics and expectations within the store, including but not limited to, sales, visual standards, safety, loss prevention, human resources, payroll and scheduling budgets, and training.

• Establish priorities and set direction for the store by conducting weekly walkthroughs in conjunction with the Assistant Store Leaders and Team Leaders.

• Achieve established goals, identify and analyze problems, and offer solutions that produce positive results.

• Coach the Assistant Store Leaders and Team Leaders to create individual development plans for all team associates.

• Address all associate relations-related issues effectively, being sensitive to issues that need to be addressed by the Area/Regional Leader.

• Communicate with area/regional management on a regular basis and actively participate in meetings and conference calls.

• Encourage and foster collaboration, cooperation, and co-ownership across all business channels.

• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates.

• Ensure all customers are provided gracious, quick and efficient service. Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the table...

• Excellent reading and written language skills (English)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong proactive problem solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to set expectations and hold others accountable

• Strong delegation skills in support of execution and driving results

• Proven ability to build a culture focused on success and teamwork

• Required to spend significant time on the sales floor, interacting with customers, observing day to day operations, coaching, and helping whenever and wherever needed.

• Ability to work a full time flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

• Majority of time in this role will be spent interacting with customers and associates in the store and ensuring that the store business is running smoothly.

• Ability to be in the store as the Leader on Duty multiple times a week.

• Hourly team members and several leaders within multiple departments will rely on you in the store for everyday operations and ongoing efforts like associate development and performance management.

We'd love to hear from you if you have…

• 3+ years customer service or retail leadership experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google applications, computer systems and tablet devices

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.