Store Manager,Levis, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Levi Strauss & Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Volunteer hours & donation matching

Employee discount

401k match

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Store Manager in Chicago, IL, to lead sales and store operations with a customer-centric approach.

You will manage and coach a team to achieve financial targets, maintain inventory and visual merchandising standards, and ensure a positive shopping experience for every customer. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of store management experience, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of store management experience required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and motivate others.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the store team to hit sales targets and deliver top customer experiences.
• Drive operational excellence including inventory, payroll, and merchandising.
• Coach and develop store staff to improve performance and engagement.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Levi Strauss & Co. isn't your typical retailer. We've been pushing boundaries since 1873, inventing the blue jean and breaking barriers with size-inclusive activewear. We champion sustainability and ethical practices. Our brands (Levi's®, Beyond Yoga®) stand for freedom and self-expression. Reporting to the District Manager, Store Managers are consumer centric, open minded, proactive, and think beyond the task. You are responsible for modeling and coaching for the ultimate experience to all consumers through a variety of functions and procedures relating to customer service, sales, merchandising, and store operations.

We're looking for a Store Manager who shares our values:

• Embraces Originality and Integrity: You share our passion for fashion and understand the importance of our brand heritage. You have fresh ideas to keep our brand relevant and our customers engaged.
• Empathy for Customers and Co-workers: You build relationships and create an environment where everyone feels safe, included, and inspired.
• Demonstrate Courage: We lead with our values. You feel supported to make decisions and lead by example. You are a role model.
• Drives Performance: You're results-oriented and can achieve financial targets. You'll lead your team to success: Growing Sales: Develop strategies to hit targets and maximize profits. Building a Strong Team: Recruit, train, empower, develop, and motivate your team. Operational Excellence: Manage inventory, payroll, employee relations, store operations and visual merchandising. Customer Focus: Ensure a positive and engaging shopping experience for everyone.

The role requires someone who:

• Has a passion for Levi Strauss & Co. and the retail industry (3+ years of store management experience required)
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading and motivating others.
• Exhibits a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Can handle heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and constantly moving around, kneeling, carrying items, reaching overhead, and climbing ladders.

Life-Enhancing Perks:

• Full-Time Employees: Unwind & Recharge: 3 weeks of paid time off for the first year, growing to 4+ weeks thereafter.
• Health & Wellness: Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage. Free Medical Premiums w/Live.
• Full-Time & Part-Time Employees: Make a Difference: Paid volunteer hours & charity donation matching up to $2000/year.
• Live in Levi's: 50% employee discount.
• Retire Sooner: 125% match on your 401k, up to 6%! That's getting $1.25 for each $1 you put in. Free $$$.
• Level Up: Grow here, don't just work somewhere. Explore advanced opportunities at Levi's, Dockers & Beyond Yoga.

LOCATION Chicago, IL, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Compensation for this role ranges from $59,100.00 - $98,500.00 annually, varying with experience and qualifications. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. However, LS&Co pays at least the local, state or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. The amount a particular employee will earn within the wage range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, store location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs.

Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment or discrimination of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing affirmative action program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.