Store Manager

JCPenney; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Employee discount

Holiday pay

Job summary

JCPenney in Aurora, OH is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will hire, train, and empower associates to represent the brand while driving store sales and profitability.

You will use data to create action plans, demonstrate product knowledge, engage customers, and develop talent. The role requires flexibility, strong leadership, and a proven track record in apparel retail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in apparel retail (preferred).
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and KPIs.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel to other store locations for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Use data to set action plans for financial, customer, and operational goals.
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling and operations to maximize sales.
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Motivate teams by leveraging individual strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance.
• Set clear expectations and hold the store team accountable.
• Ensure merchandising and store operations standards are met.
• Oversee controllable expenses like payroll and training.
• Establish trust amid differing beliefs and perspectives.
• Stay composed during challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Lead floor sets, window changes, and merchandising visuals.
• Perform POS during shifts and manage in manager's absence.
• Schedule employees by strengths to maximize productivity.
• Model company values: respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, inclusivity.

Skills

Inspirational leader

Talent pipeline

Competitive mindset

Team player

Urgent prioritization

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Our Store Managers are responsible for building a team of top performers, creating an amazing customer experience, and empowering the team to be their very best. You are responsible for managing all aspects of a store; including hiring and training the best associates to represent the brand and overseeing all store operations to reach company sales and profitability goals. You create a positive environment that develops and engages your managers, associates and customers every day. You love being part of a winning team and you bring your energy to work every day.

The Store Manager reports to the District Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

Who You Are:

• Inspirational leader who guides their team to achieve great results.
• Proactively connect with candidates to build talent pipeline.
• Demonstrates a competitive spirit and desire to win.
• Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Adapts to change and takes on more responsibilities.
• Self-motivated; seeks personal growth and development.

As the Store Manager you will:

• 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 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.

Qualifications

You will also have:

• 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.

What you get:

• medical/dental/vision
• term life insurance
• paid vacation/holidays*
• 401(k) with Company match
• associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise
• For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year.
• All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.
• *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $49,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.