Store Manager

*Please attach resume.*

AG Jeans is seeking a Store Manager for the Hudson Yards retail location.

The Store Manager is responsible for leading and developing sales performance, staff, operations, visual merchandising along with ensuring that a superior customer experience is delivered. The Store Manager consistently focuses on being effective and efficient while supporting the brand.

This position reports to the District Manager.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Profitability:

• Continually drive sales performance at store by meeting or exceeding topline sales goals
• Ensure that there is an emphasis of driving and understanding all store metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in store
• Seek efficiency in controlling operational expenses at store such as shipping, supplies etc.

Human Resources:

• Responsible for all team members including such ongoing tasks as: recruiting, training, developing, coaching, mediating, motivating, evaluating and regularly scheduled touch bases
• Creating schedules that provide return on investment, while adhering to payroll budgets
• Manage individual sales plans for each store sales associate

Operations:

• Recap store performance effectively including analysis and action plans
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to including loss prevention measures
• Responsible for all company assets in store including merchandise inventory, monetary assets, information and furniture/equipment
• Manage all components of inventory including transfers, markdowns and style reconciliation
• Support operations team with the management of vendors

Visuals:

• Execute visual directives as set out by HQ, including floor sets, store windows and in-store collateral (signage, digital content)
• Maintain impeccable visual standards for all product in store, both on sales floor and back of house

Customer Service:

• Ensure that a superior customer experience is delivered to every guest that encounters our brand, store and store team
• Manage the clienteling program to meet or exceed company objectives

Marketing:

• Support all marketing initiatives set out by HQ
• Propose ideas that will drive brand awareness and sales that apply to your location including event proposals and community initiatives

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partner with peer stores and next level management as necessary to achieve company objectives
• Responsibilities may change as deemed necessary to support future brand initiatives

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in the fashion industry
• Knowledge of retail POS systems
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Sound understating of retail math and retail specific key performance indicators
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum 3 years store management experience, preferably in luxury or contemporary apparel & accessories
• College education preferred
• Some lifting required (up to approximately 25lbs)
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to work daytime, evenings and weekends
• Travel (approximately 10%)

Benefits:

• Monthly Bonus Potential & Clothing Allowance