Store Manager: Build Top Teams & Drive Sales

Aéropostale; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager (Specialty) for Aéropostale to lead a high-performing team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and drive store profitability. You will recruit and train associates, manage operations, and maintain brand standards across the store.

The role reports to the District Manager and requires engaging leadership, talent development, and a focus on sales excellence, with a schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in similar volume apparel business.
• 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 and attend district meetings.

Responsibilities

• 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 in order 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.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Talent pipeline

Competitive spirit

Team player

Urgency & prioritization

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager (Specialty) for Aéropostale to lead a high-performing team, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and drive store profitability. You will recruit and train associates, manage operations, and maintain brand standards across the store.

The role reports to the District Manager and requires engaging leadership, talent development, and a focus on sales excellence, with a schedule that includes evenings and weekends.