Store Leader: Build Teams & Drive Results

JCPenney; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility under Management INc

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Associate discount on merchandise

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager (Specialty) to lead a store, hire and train associates, and drive sales and profitability. You will oversee merchandising, customer experience, and staff development under the District Manager, with a focus on delivering results.

The role emphasizes talent development, operational excellence, and cost control while embodying our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in similar volume, apparel business (preferred).
• 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, while addressing the store unique strengths and challenges.
• 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 teams by identifying their strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback in order to improve performance.
• 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

Inspirational leadership

Talent pipeline

Competitive spirit

Entrepreneurial mindset

Urgency and prioritization

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager (Specialty) to lead a store, hire and train associates, and drive sales and profitability. You will oversee merchandising, customer experience, and staff development under the District Manager, with a focus on delivering results.

The role emphasizes talent development, operational excellence, and cost control while embodying our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.