Store Manager

Aéropostale; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate merchandise discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands, home to Aéropostale, seeks a Store Manager who leads a top-performing team and delivers an outstanding customer experience across our retail locations.

You will hire and train associates, drive sales, manage store operations, and use data to plan actions that improve profitability. This role reports to the District Sales Manager and offers monthly incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals.
• Hire, train, coach and retain top talent across the store.
• Drive sales through product knowledge and exceptional service.
• Manage payroll, expenses and merchandising standards to boost profitability.
• Schedule staff to maximize productivity and maintain brand standards.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Talent pipeline

Competitive mindset

Team player

Urgency & prioritization

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

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

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 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

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

Eligibility for monthly incentive bonuses

• A competitive benefits package, if eligible, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Term life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Associate merchandise discount across all Catalyst Brands

All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. Store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.

• For paid vacation days and eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

About Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features the legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.

Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. Catalyst Brands also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.

For more information, visit www.catalystbrands.com.

Pay Range

USD $49,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.