Store Manager, Garden State Plaza

KnitWell Group; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Opportunities for monthly bonuses

Merchandise discounts

Professional development and promotion

Community philanthropic partnerships

Job summary

KnitWell Group in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Regular/Full-time Store Manager to lead store operations with a guest-first mindset. You will hire and coach the team, manage opening/closing, and drive profitability while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You will analyze reporting, develop strategic plans, and promote a positive, inclusive environment across the store to meet goals and growth opportunities. This role is based at Garden State Plaza, Paramus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail Store Manager or service industry experience
• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates
• Strong people management and talent development
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Technology proficient and able to operate a POS system
• Strong business acumen to develop strategies and action plans

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment delivering exceptional experiences
• Inspire, educate, and coach associates to embody brand behaviors
• Use reporting to oversee store profitability, budgeting, and payroll
• Hire and build an effective store team through training and coaching
• Open and close the store and manage day-to-day operations
• Develop short and long-term retail plans based on analytics
• Promote in-store community events and partnerships
• Create an inclusive store environment where everyone feels welcome

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Technology proficient

Customer focus

Hospitality mindset

Tools

POS system

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.

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

Location:

Store 1916 - Garden State Plaza - ANN-Paramus, NJ 07652

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$60,940.00 - $73,130.00 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.