Store Manager

Jobtailor; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Commerce, CA is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a high-volume apparel operation. You will build a top-performing team, drive sales, and ensure a superior customer experience across all shifts.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, managing store profitability, merchandising, scheduling, and key performance reporting to the District Sales Manager. The role requires leadership, adaptability, and a passion for brand excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in a similar-volume apparel business (preferred).
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• May require occasional travel to other store locations and attendance at district meetings.
• Ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Product knowledge, selling, and operational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Build a team of top performers and create an excellent customer experience.
• Manage all aspects of store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Hire and train associates to represent the brand.
• Create a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers.
• Report to the District Sales Manager.
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve goals.
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales.
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Motivate teams by identifying their strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members.
• Communicate expectations and hold the store team accountable for results.
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met.
• Oversee controllable expenses, including payroll and training, to increase profitability.
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and other visual merchandising expectations.
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts.
• Execute management functions in the absence of the Assistant Manager.
• Schedule employees according to their strengths to maximize productivity.
• Model values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Skills

Store Management

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Sales Target Achievement

Team Development

Job description

• Build a team of top performers and create an excellent customer experience
• Manage all aspects of store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals
• Hire and train associates to represent the brand
• Create a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers
• Report to the District Sales Manager
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Motivate teams by identifying their strengths
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members
• Communicate expectations and hold the store team accountable for results
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met
• Oversee controllable expenses, including payroll and training, to increase profitability
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and other visual merchandising expectations
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts
• Execute management functions in the absence of the Assistant Manager
• Schedule employees according to their strengths to maximize productivity
• Model values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity

Requirements

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in a similar-volume apparel business (preferred)
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• May require occasional travel to other store locations and attendance at district meetings
• Ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Product knowledge, selling, and operational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in building and developing high-performing teams while achieving sales and operational goals. Exhibits expertise in customer engagement, product knowledge, and effective communication to enhance the customer experience and drive brand loyalty.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Store Management
• Sales Achievement
• Team Development
• Customer Engagement
• Operational Excellence

Hard Skills

• Product Knowledge
• Sales Skills
• Operational Skills
• Statistical Analysis
• Merchandising Standards
• POS Transactions
• Action Planning
• Financial Management
• Training and Development
• Performance Feedback

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Motivation
• Adaptability
• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• Apparel Business
• Customer Experience
• Brand Loyalty
• Profitability Goals
• Employee Scheduling
• Visual Merchandising
• Controllable Expenses
• Flexible Availability
• High-Performing Teams
• Competing Priorities