Store Manager, Barracks Road

KnitWell Group; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Monthly bonuses

Employee discount

Career development

Community involvement

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a Store Manager in Charlottesville, VA to lead customer and associate experiences at Store 0994-Barracks Road. You will drive profitability through superior service, staffing, and operational excellence in a regular full-time role.

You will coach a diverse team, implement brand standards, and manage daily operations while promoting community engagement and events. Competitive benefits support career growth.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates.
• Strong people management skills and talent development.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technology proficient with point-of-sale systems.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive results.
• Organize, delegate and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment delivering exceptional experiences.
• Coach associates to leverage brand behaviors and build genuine connections.
• Use technology to enable a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.
• Hire and build a store team through training and development.
• Create an inclusive store environment for associates.
• Develop operations to achieve store goals and budgets.
• Promote in-store events and philanthropic partnerships.
• Oversee profitability, budgeting and payroll using reporting tools.
• Analyze reports to plan short and long-term retail strategies.
• Manage day-to-day store operations including opening and closing.

Skills

Hospitality

People management

Leadership

Communication

POS system

Business acumen

Prioritization

Retail experience

Job description

About us

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store. You are empowered to drive a profitable business by focusing on customer experience, operational performance, visual standards, and strong community engagement. You coach your team to reach their full potential and ensure a welcoming experience for all customers and associates.

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections.
• Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.
• Hire and build an effective store team through training, coaching, and talent development.
• Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
• Develop a strong operational dynamic within the team to achieve store goals.
• Promote in-store community events and philanthropic partnerships.
• Use tools and reporting to oversee store profitability, effective budgeting, and payroll.
• Analyze reporting to develop short and long-term retail plans.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the store, including opening and closing.

You’ll bring to the role

• 2+ years retail Store Manager or service industry experience (preferred)
• Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates
• Strong people management skills and an ability to develop talent
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system
• Strong business acumen and ability to develop strategies and create action plans to drive results
• Action-oriented mindset with an ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & holidays
• Opportunities for monthly bonuses
• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
• Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships
  

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location:

Store 0994-Barracks Road SC-ANN-Charlottesville, VA 22903

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$51,900.00 - $62,280.00 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.