Store Manager - Premium Footwear Brand Lead

Dr. Martens plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Birthday/seasonal free pairs

401(k) matching

Bonus program

Flexible commuting

Job summary

Dr. Martens is opening a new store at Woodbury Common in mid-December. We are seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team, deliver premium customer experiences, and drive profitability while upholding the brand’s standards.

You will recruit, train, and develop staff, manage inventory, and ensure visual merchandising aligns with brand guidelines. Ability to travel domestically and work evenings/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years retail management experience, preferably footwear/apparel.
• Experience managing staff, setting schedules, assessing performance, and supporting development.
• Thorough knowledge of retail merchandising and operations.
• Proficient with MS Office and retail systems; MPOS/StoreForce a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales.
• Exceed store sales and profitability budgets; manage controllable costs and payroll.
• Develop business strategies to increase store traffic and profitability.
• Oversee HR: recruiting, hiring, training, and retention.
• Manage inventory control and accurate stock tracking.
• Collaborate on product orders, buying trends, and inventory levels.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are met.
• Identify local promotions with Brand Marketing input.
• Create schedules meeting business needs and timekeeping accuracy.

Skills

Retail management

Staff management

Scheduling

Merchandising

MS Office

Store systems

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree

Tools

MPOS

StoreForce

Job description

Dr. Martens is opening a new store at Woodbury Common in mid-December. We are seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team, deliver premium customer experiences, and drive profitability while upholding the brand’s standards.

You will recruit, train, and develop staff, manage inventory, and ensure visual merchandising aligns with brand guidelines. Ability to travel domestically and work evenings/weekends is required.