Area Asset Protection Manager

About the Role

Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned units in accordance with company policies and procedures to drive sales and profits.

Responsibilities

Team Development

• Frequently conducts developmental conversations with direct reports and maintains notes/observations of strengths and opportunities.
• Interviews, hires, and trains Asset Protection talent for the store, ensuring the team follows Asset Protection Directives, policies, and procedures.
• Actively walks the floor and coaches associates in the moment to enhance their development; advises Store/District Leadership Teams when opportunities are noted.

Internal & External Investigations

• Proactively identifies potential acts of theft and fraud by observing associate and customer activity, reviewing exception reports, and investigation referrals.
• Interviews associates suspected of theft or fraud in accordance with company policies and properly documents all stages.
• Reviews and ensures all Asset Protection documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained per company policy.
• Communicates external theft trends to associates and partners with other locations/retailers to identify Organized Retail Crime (ORC) groups and patterns; gathers evidence on ORC and external fraud as directed by DAPM or Field Investigations.
• Attends hearings as required and updates appropriate files with court-related outcomes.
• Creates and maintains relationships with local law enforcement and mall security partners.
• Reviews reports of external apprehensions, internal investigations, incident reports, PCI, PII, and Sales Audit documentation.

Shrink and Safety

• Tailors company Asset Protection direction to stores and creates new ways to educate and motivate store teams to focus on shrinkage reduction and safety.
• Coaches store associates on keeping work areas and the sales floor free of hazards to protect customers and associates, along with maintaining inventory maintenance processes.
• Periodically audits departments for merchandise protection standard adherence.
• Identifies merchandise protection opportunities that deviate from company standards.

Benefits

• Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Term life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays (eight paid holidays for eligible associates).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands.
• Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on designated holidays.

For paid vacation days and eligibility requirements for other benefits, visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

About Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Established in 2025 when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond. For more information, visit catalystbrands.com.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $52,500.00 - USD $75,000.00 per year.