Store Manager - Florida Mall

AKIRA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA

Flexible transit (CTA)

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

AKIRA Store Manager in Orlando leads a high-energy team to deliver exceptional fashion experiences. You’ll recruit, train, and mentor staff while maintaining top-tier customer service and visual standards. You’ll drive sales, manage store operations, and uphold AKIRA policies with integrity to support brand growth.

You’ll excel in a fast-paced retail environment, motivating teams and modeling ownership through the company’s principles, ensuring customers look and feel their best every day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in store management.
• A passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends.
• Unwavering work ethic and dedication to excellence.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• Highly motivated with proactive urgency.
• At least one year of experience in retail management.
• Experience supervising, motivating, and directing employees.
• Flexibility to adapt to change with enthusiasm.
• Strong knowledge of visual merchandising and customer service.
• Solid understanding of store operations, inventory management, loss prevention, retail systems, and budget preparation.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to success.
• Collaborative mindset fostering strong relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional employees and managers.
• Training, mentoring, and retaining top-tier talent to foster growth.
• Cultivating a positive and energized store atmosphere.
• Elevating the selling culture by championing AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling.
• Providing timely, constructive feedback in real time and in writing.
• Inspiring and motivating employees and managers to perform at their best.
• Ensuring seamless store operations and impeccable visual presentation.
• Upholding AKIRA policies with consistency and integrity.
• Exceeding individual sales goals with enthusiasm.
• Driving the store's daily, weekly, and monthly sales to exceed expectations.
• Leading by example to promote AKIRA's culture and Code of Conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Sales-driven

Visual merchandising

Inventory management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Tools

Retail systems

Loss prevention

Budget preparation

Job description

AKIRA Store Manager

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position: Store Manager

Position Overview

AKIRA Store Managers are fanatical salespeople, driven by goals and dedicated to servant leadership. They excel in ensuring customers are styled by knowledgeable experts who are deeply immersed in the world of fashion. Our mission is to help customers look and feel their best. Store Managers are relentless in recruiting and developing top-tier talent to maintain a high-performing team. By leading through example and adopting an ownership mindset, they go above and beyond to achieve both personal and store objectives.

Essential Functions

• Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional employees and managers.
• Training, mentoring, and retaining top-tier talent to foster growth and excellence.
• Cultivating and maintaining a positive and energized store atmosphere.
• Elevating the selling culture by championing AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling.
• Providing timely, constructive feedback both in real-time and through written communication.
• Inspiring and motivating employees and managers to perform at their best.
• Ensuring seamless store operations and maintaining impeccable visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards.
• Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with consistency and integrity.
• Exceeding individual sales goals with enthusiasm and determination.
• Driving the store's daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to surpass expectations.
• Leading by example to embody and promote AKIRA's culture and Code of Conduct through our 4 Principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in store management
• A passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends.
• An unwavering work ethic and dedication to excellence.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• High motivation coupled with a proactive sense of urgency.
• At least one year of experience in retail management.
• Expertise in supervising, motivating, and effectively directing employees.
• Flexibility to adapt to new directions and embrace change with enthusiasm.
• Comprehensive knowledge of visual merchandising and superior customer service practices.
• Strong understanding of store operations, including inventory management, loss prevention, retail systems, and budget preparation.
• The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, where a hands‑on approach drives success.
• A collaborative mindset fosters strong and sustainable relationships with employees and managers.

Physical Requirements

• Move product, supplies, and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, and lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on the needs of the role
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift

Benefits and Perks

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We’re committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.

Compensation

At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job Type: Full Time