Store Manager

Aeropostale, Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeropostale, Inc in Columbus, OH is seeking a Store Manager to lead a top-performing team, drive sales, and deliver an exceptional customer experience daily.

You will recruit and develop talent, manage merchandising and payroll, and ensure profitability in a fast-paced fashion retail environment. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required as part of store leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in apparel retail (preferred).
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and metrics.
• Flexible availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Use data and market knowledge to plan actions that hit sales, service, and profit goals.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and selling skills to maximize sales.
• Engage with customers to build relationships and brand loyalty.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent for the store.
• Motivate the team by recognizing strengths and coaching growth.
• Provide feedback and set clear expectations to improve performance.
• Ensure merchandising and store standards are consistently met.
• Oversee controllable expenses like payroll to improve profitability.
• Lead the team with composure through challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Talent pipeline

Competitive spirit

Team player

Urgency & 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.

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.

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 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

• 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.