Store Manager - Allen Edmonds

Caleres; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based earnings

Monthly incentive bonus

Employee shoe discounts

Dayforce Wallet early pay

Employee assistance programs

Career development & education support

PTO, Health, and 401(k)

Job summary

Allen Edmonds stores seek a Store Manager who combines retail leadership with strong operations and financial acumen to meet sales, payroll, shrink, and brand standards. You will lead the team through talent attraction, development, and performance reviews, while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and adherence to company plans.

The role offers uncapped commission opportunities and a compensation structure that may include base earnings plus commissions per pay period, with additional

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of retail management experience in a brand environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and regulations.
• Strong presentation skills for store associates and customers.
• Ability to collaborate with national/regional leadership and HR.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter capable of prioritizing and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and enterprise systems.
• Able to handle register functions and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Meet Financial, Operational, Merchandising Goals.
• Uphold Brand Standards.
• Hire, Inspire & Retain Team Members.
• Embody the five core Allen Edmonds business competencies.
• Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Skills

Retail management

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

External partnerships

Communication

Multitasking

Computer skills

Cash handling

Job description

At Allen Edmonds, our Store Managers are experienced and motivated retail leaders who are as passionate about an engaged customer experience as they are driven to meet the goals of the business. In this role you will utilize your comprehensive store leadership and operational expertise to meet/exceed financial objectives, including sales, payroll and shrink goals. Our Store Managers are not only driven to provide an engaged customer experience but are passionate about the engaged experience of our associates managing the full associate lifecycle, from talent attraction and outreach to continuous training, development, and reengagement.

There is the opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed base earnings and opportunity for commission-based earnings in each pay period.

What You'll Be Doing

• Meet Financial, Operational, Merchandising Goals. Achieve sales, payroll, and shrink goals for designated location. Achieve operational and merchandising initiatives, as well as compliance requirements.
• Uphold Brand Standards. Assure a consistent in-store experience in alignment with the AE brand and exceeds the customer's expectations for service, knowledge and quality of experience. Assure effective implementation and execution of company plans and strategies in assigned store.
• Hire, Inspire & Retain Team Members. Assure the attraction, selection, development and retention of high caliber associates of diverse cultures, backgrounds, andexperiences. Leadannual and midyear performance reviews.
• Embody the five core Allen Edmonds business competencies. Consistently embodying the Allen Edmonds brand standard. Possessing Drive & Motivation. Maintain a Solutions-Based Mindset. Providing an Engaged Customer Experience. Seek and Embrace Collaboration.
• Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Perks You'll Enjoy!

• Commissioned Sales Earnings: There is an opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and opportunity for commission-based earnings in a given pay period.
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets required sales & performance goals.
• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds, plus additional seasonal discounts on AE products.
• Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet
• Employee Assistance Programs. Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via both online & via phone.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for employees that want to develop their careers at our corporate offices.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and 401(k). To learn more details about our total rewards, visit www.yourcaleres.com

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• 2-3 years of experience of retail management in a comparable brand environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, regulations, and other legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information to retail store associates and to customers.
• Ability to take external partnership with national and regional leadership, as well as peers and business support personnel, such as Human Resources, Store & Facilities management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter who can prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, team environment; and is customer service focused.
• Proficient in general computer, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details around new, unfamiliar proprietary systems.
• Able to perform register functions and expert cash handling.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.