Store Manager

Aeropostale; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCPenney is seeking a Store Manager in Texas to lead store operations, coach a team, and drive profitable sales growth. You will execute the store strategy through outstanding customer service, effective team development, and performance management.

Responsibilities include analyzing sales data, communicating business objectives, and leading initiatives to improve key metrics while ensuring compliance with standards and safety guidelines. Eligible for a bonus under incentive plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years retail leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Customer-focused leadership style with team coaching.
• Strong communication and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Model, coach, and hold the team accountable for outstanding customer service.
• Analyze sales data and communicate objectives to drive performance.
• Lead store walkthroughs to ensure pricing, signing, and standards are met.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching and maintain performance notes for gaps.
• Lead Specialty Businesses like Salon/Beauty teams and improve store metrics.
• Support shrink and safety initiatives and meet sales, service, and attendance standards.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer focus

Accountability

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Store Manager

Contributes to profitable sales growth by executing the overall store strategy; including leading and engaging the team, managing company merchandise and operational excellence, training and developing associates, and executing sales-building programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Models, coaches, and holds team accountable for outstanding customer service.
• Engage with both associates and customers to enhance interactions.
• Conduct store walkthroughs for pricing/signing accuracy.

Sales

• Analyze sales and expense data to identify opportunities.
• Communicate business objectives and performance to the team.
• Strategically drive sales through store walkthroughs and leadership interactions.

• Improve store consistency around key performance metrics
• Participate in peer group discussions to address business trends.

Team Development

• Provide in-the-moment coaching for associates.
• Maintain performance notes and take action on performance gaps
• Enhance each leader's execution abilities and team development.
• Utilize recognition and rewards to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Motivate associates/teams to align with the company's strategy.

Specialty Businesses

• Lead Salon Manager/Beauty Manager/Supervisors and engage related teams.
• Analyze sales and expenses to drive performance and improvements.

Performance Standards

• Support shrink and safety initiatives
• Consistently meet established performance standards, including sales, service, profit, productivity, and attendance.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments;

• Prioritizes Customer -Focuses team efforts on meeting the needs of the external andinternal (associate) customer, including the need for work-life balance and well-being.
• Takes Accountability - Holds team accountable for performance, celebrates wins and empowers individuals to take responsibility for their work and pride in their accomplishments.
• Produces Results- Motivates and challenges associates to work hard, smart, and outside of traditional hierarchies to attain a shared purpose.
• Works Collaboratively-Creates a culture of inclusion and collaboration, actively supportingteamwork and team spirit.
• Work experience- Minimum of 5 years retail leadership experience
• Education- bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

What you get:

Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.

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 JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visithttp://www.yourjcpbenefits.com

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop – from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2024, JCPenney celebrates 122 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range

USD $43,400.00 - USD $62,000.00 /Yr.