Store Manager - West County Center

AKIRA; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Life

LTD

FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA

Flex Transit (CTA)

401(k)

generous employee discount

Job summary

AKIRA Store Managers are fanatical salespeople, driven by goals and devoted to servant leadership. They excel in ensuring customers are styled by knowledgeable experts who are deeply immersed in fashion. Our mission is to help customers look and feel their best.

Store Managers are relentless in recruiting and developing top-tier talent to maintain a high-performing team. By leading through example and adopting an ownership mindset, they go above and beyond to achieve both personal and store

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of store management experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for fashion and trends.
• Dedicated work ethic and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard exceptional employees.
• Train, mentor, and retain top talent.
• Maintain a positive, energized store atmosphere.
• Elevate selling culture with AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling.
• Provide timely feedback and drive sales goals.
• Ensure smooth store operations and visual presentation.
• Uphold AKIRA policies with consistency.
• Exceed sales goals and drive daily/weekly/monthly targets.
• Lead by example and promote AKIRA's culture.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Fashion awareness

Job description

AKIRA Store Manager

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position: Store Manager

Position Overview:

AKIRA Store Managers are fanatical salespeople, driven by goals and dedicated to servant leadership. They excel in ensuring customers are styled by knowledgeable experts who are deeply immersed in the world of fashion. Our mission is to help customers look and feel their best. Store Managers are relentless in recruiting and developing top-tier talent to maintain a high-performing team. By leading through example and adopting an ownership mindset, they go above and beyond to achieve both personal and store objectives.

Essential Functions:

• 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 through written communication.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in store management
• A passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends.
• An unwavering work ethic and dedication to excellence.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• High motivation coupled with a proactive sense of urgency.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Move product, supplies, and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, and lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on the needs of the role
  • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift

  Benefits and Perks:

  AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We’re committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life
  • LTD
  • FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
  • Flex Transit (CTA)
  • 401(k)
  • generous employee discount

  Job Type: Full-Time

  We may utilize AI-assisted and automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process. All employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable laws and without discrimination.