Store Manager, Paddock Shops

Knitwell Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 plus eligibility

Professional development and careerAdv

Community philanthropy partnerships

Job summary

LOFT is seeking a Store Manager in Louisville, KY to lead customer and associate experiences in our Store 1689-Paddock Shops-ANN-Louisville location. You will drive a profitable business by focusing on customer experience, operational performance, visual standards, and community engagement, coaching your team to reach their full potential.

You’ll hire and develop a strong store team, create an inclusive environment, manage day-to-day operations, and use reporting to shape short and long-term

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail Store Manager or service industry experience
• Hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates
• Strong people management skills and 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

Hospitality mindset

People management

Leadership

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Business acumen

Organization & prioritization

Tools

Point-of-sale 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.

As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store. You are empowered to drive a profitable business by focusing on customer experience, operational performance, visual standards, and strong community engagement. You coach your team to reach their full potential and ensure a welcoming experience for all customers and associates.

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
  

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location:

Store 1689-Paddock Shops-ANN-Louisville, KY 40241

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

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