Store Manager: Lead Talent, Elevate Customer Experience

Aeropostale; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 71,750,000 - 102,496,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Term life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate merchandise discount across

Catalyst Brands Associate discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager for our Aeropostale brand in California to lead a team, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

You will recruit and train top talent, manage store operations, and implement plans to achieve profitability while upholding brand standards and values. This role reports to the District Sales Manager and requires flexibility, travel for district meetings, and an engaged, hands-on leadership approach daily.

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 (if needed) 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 stores 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 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

Leadership

Talent development

Sales driven

Customer service

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Store Manager for our Aeropostale brand in California to lead a team, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

You will recruit and train top talent, manage store operations, and implement plans to achieve profitability while upholding brand standards and values. This role reports to the District Sales Manager and requires flexibility, travel for district meetings, and an engaged, hands-on leadership approach daily.