Store Manager, West County Center

Chico's; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday bonuses

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Chico's Store Manager role in Des Peres, MO leads a team to deliver a seamless, personalized customer experience in a fast-paced retail setting. You will coach staff, manage payroll, and drive store performance while upholding Chico's brand standards and community-focused initiatives.

The role requires a strong business sense, excellent communication, and a collaborative leadership style to develop talent and achieve sales goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience required.
• 2 years of that experience must be in a Store Manager role.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and drive store performance while coaching and developing associates.
• Create a welcoming environment and customer-centered experiences reflecting Chico's hospitality.
• Build community connections and manage store operations to meet sales goals and payroll targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People Management

Strategic Planning

Retail Analytics

Team Development

Job description

About usEstablished in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.About the roleAs Store Manager, you lead the team, build community connections, and shape a seamless customer experience. This position fosters a welcoming environment—for both associates and customers—that enables us to create memorable, personalized experiences that reflect our culture of hospitality. This role is accountable for driving store performance while coaching and developing a successful team. As Store Manager, you'll make an impact by boldly leading and elevating the customer experience.The impact you can haveIn this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Define a clear vision and strategy to prioritize a customer-centered culture, drive operational excellence, and deliver business results.Hire, develop and coach an effective retail team to deliver a customer-centered experience.Take ownership of the store’s financial performance; manage payroll and schedules; and achieve sales goals.Lead the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.Use store reporting to proactively create action plans to improve metrics and run the business effectively.Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.Actively share brand priorities, initiatives, and messages with store teams.Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices.Build community connections through in-store company-sponsored events, philanthropy, and other initiatives.You'll bring to the rolePassion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.Must be at least 18 years old.5+ years of retail management experience required; 2 of those years in a Store Manager position.Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, holidays.Demonstrates an ownership mindset and leads by example.High level of accountability and initiative.Effective leadership, people management, and communication skills.Collaborative leadership style that invests in the process of developing talent.Strong business acumen and the ability to drive results through reporting analysis and strategic planning.Action-oriented approach to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines.Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.BenefitsOptional medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) planPaid time off & holidaysOpportunities for monthly bonusesMerchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brandsProfessional development and opportunities for advancement across our brandsCommunity impact through our philanthropic partnershipsAvailability 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 0384-West County Center-Chico's-Des Peres, MO 63131Position Type:Regular/Full timeEqual Employment OpportunityThe 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 by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.