Store Manager: Visionary Fashion Leader & Talent Builder

AKIRA; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Job summary

AKIRA Store Manager is sought for a new store opening in October 2026. The role blends leadership with hands-on selling, training, and talent development to maintain a high-performing team that delivers exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and sustaining a positive store atmosphere, while driving sales targets and upholding AKIRA standards and policies in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in store management.
• A passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends.
• Work ethic and dedication to excellence.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• High motivation with proactive urgency.
• At least one year of experience in retail management.
• Expertise in supervising, motivating, and directing employees.
• Flexibility to adapt to new directions with enthusiasm.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising and customer service practices.
• Strong understanding of store operations including inventory management, loss prevention, retail systems, and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional employees and managers.
• Training, mentoring, and retaining top-tier talent to foster growth and excellence.
• Cultivating and maintaining a positive and energized store atmosphere.
• Elevating the selling culture by championing AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling.
• Providing timely, constructive feedback both in real-time and in writing.
• Inspiring and motivating employees and managers to perform at their best.
• Ensuring seamless store operations and maintaining impeccable visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards.
• Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with consistency and integrity.
• Exceeding individual sales goals with enthusiasm and determination.
• Driving the store's daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to surpass expectations.
• Leading by example to embody and promote AKIRA's culture and Code of Conduct through our 4 Principles.

Skills

Store Management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Sales motivation

Visual merchandising

Inventory management

Budgeting

Adaptability

Tools

Retail POS systems

Inventory software

Visual merchandising tools

Job description

AKIRA Store Manager is sought for a new store opening in October 2026. The role blends leadership with hands-on selling, training, and talent development to maintain a high-performing team that delivers exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and sustaining a positive store atmosphere, while driving sales targets and upholding AKIRA standards and policies in a fast-paced retail environment.