Store Manager

JCPenney; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager in the Boston area to lead daily operations, drive sales, and deliver top customer service.

You will recruit and develop staff, manage merchandising, control expenses, and partner with district teams to achieve goals. Strong analytical and leadership skills required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in similar volume, apparel business (preferred).
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
• Occasional travel to other store locations and attend district meetings.

Responsibilities

• Use information and market knowledge to create action plans to meet goals.
• Understand product knowledge and selling skills to maximize sales.
• Engage with customers to build relationships and brand loyalty.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent individuals.
• Motivate and engage teams by identifying strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance.
• Communicate expectations and hold team accountable.
• Ensure merchandising and operations standards are met.
• Oversee controllable expenses to increase profitability.
• Establish trust and remain composed under challenging circumstances.
• Provide leadership with floor sets, window changes, and merchandising.
• Perform POS transactions and manage shifts in absence of Assistant Manager.
• Schedule employees to maximize productivity.
• Model company values: respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, inclusivity.

Skills

Store Manager

Sales leadership

Customer service

Team management

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an 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 $67,200.00 - USD $84,000.00 /Yr.