Store Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Customer Experience

Ann Taylor; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,400; 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 plus eligibility

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Ann Taylor in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Store Manager to lead customer and associate experiences, drive profitable store operations, uphold visual standards, and foster strong community engagement.

You will coach and develop talent, hire effectively, enable an seamless omnichannel shopping flow, and oversee daily opening/closing while using reporting to shape short- and long-term retail plans.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

People management

Hospitality mindset

Time management

Education

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ann Taylor in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Store Manager to lead customer and associate experiences, drive profitable store operations, uphold visual standards, and foster strong community engagement.

You will coach and develop talent, hire effectively, enable an seamless omnichannel shopping flow, and oversee daily opening/closing while using reporting to shape short- and long-term retail plans.