Store Manager

EXPRESS; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company 
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Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Express merchandise discount

Learn & Earn incentive program

YouDecide voluntary benefits

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC, operating Express, is seeking a Store Manager for the Alderwood location. Lead a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive sales, and maintain visual and operational standards across the store.

You will coach staff, manage performance, and ensure execution of company initiatives while controlling expenses and promoting a safe environment. This role requires strong leadership and a passion for service.

Qualifications

• Three to five years previous store management experience including responsibility for annual sales volume of $3 million plus.
• Proven ability to increase sales and store profitability.
• Proven ability to network, recruit, interview, train, develop and promote associates.
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed for meetings.
• Ability to move medium to large items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Coach, mentor and develop associates to foster growth and retention.
• Recruit, hire and build a bench of talent.
• Execute daily store operations and merchandising plans.
• Drive loyalty and ensure safety and loss prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team building

Communication

Sales performance

Job description

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

Store Name

Alderwood

Responsibilities

Express is seeking a Store Manager

Key Responsibilities

Talent

Attract, develop and retain top talent

• Support an environment which encourages an exceptionally high level of store morale
• Focus all store associates on creating an environment built on teamwork and a "one team" mentality
• Coach, teach, recognize, and manage all aspects of performance and development for all store associates to encourage professional growth, retain and build a bench of talent
• Build a succession plan for all roles
• Identify and nurture the growth of high performing store associates
• Develop and maximize the success of store associates to achieve sales potential and customer experience
• Attract, recruit and hire all store associates

Customer and Associate Experience

Build a store environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences

• Lead, model, teach, and coach for consistent focus on customer engagement according to our Customer Experience Philosophy
• Create a culture of proactive customer engagement
• Display expert knowledge of product, company policies, promotions, loyalty programs and lead the education of the team on all areas of the customer and associate experience
• Provide leadership with product launches, window changes, visual presentation standards, signage placement, etc.
• Resolve customer complaints to a positive outcome by determining source of issues and taking initiative to identify and resolve
• Drive loyalty and credit card acquisition through an engaged store team
• Create positive in-store experience through visual standards

Execution

Analyze the business and execute/communicate clear action plans that optimize results.

• Manage all aspects of daily store operations
• Ensure all store associates have clarity on goals and action plans
• Create clear action plans that optimize results
• Direct workload and ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store
• Ensure the adherence to Company Policies and the safety of store associates and Customers
• Direct merchandise flow, such as shipment, replenishment, and omni-channel operations, throughout the store
• Optimize sales/operations opportunity, by leading the associates consistently executes merchandising strategies, operations, loyalty programs and other company initiatives
• Ensure an effective schedule with the right associate in the right place at the right time
• Manage controllable expenses and ensure loss prevention and safety standards in place

Essential Qualifications

• Three to five years previous store management experience including responsibility for annual sales volume of $3 million plus
• Proven ability to increase sales and store profitability
• Proven ability to network, recruit, interview, train, develop and promote associates
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed for meetings
• Ability to move medium to large items weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications (skills And Abilities)

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors
• Demonstrated sales accountability
• Collaborative, respectful team member
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple customers and/or processes at once

Benefits And Compensation

PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate's health and long-term financial security including:

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.

Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.

Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.

Pay Range

$67,000 - $106,000 annually

Closing

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies

Notice that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.