Part-Time Manager

About the role

Join the team at Claire’s, where we celebrate self-expression, creativity, and bringing the latest trends to life. This part-time manager opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, loves engaging with customers, and is passionate about driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Crush sales goals by delivering exceptional customer experiences, upselling accessories, and promoting current offers to drive revenue.
• Become a piercing expert through comprehensive training, conducting piercings, educating customers on aftercare, maintaining a sterile environment, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Maintain an inviting, well-organized store with visually appealing displays, easy-to-shop layouts, and up-to-date inventory.
• Support the Store Manager by motivating the team, sharing sales strategies, and fostering a positive, high-energy work environment.
• Stay informed about the latest fashion and social media trends to help customers find their perfect style and suggest products that boost sales.
• Oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, cash handling, visual merchandising, and coordinating promotional activities.
• Encourage customers to share their new purchases and piercings on social media, creating shareable moments that promote the Claire’s brand.

Requirements

• At least one year of retail experience, preferably with leadership or sales-driving responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct piercings with patience and empathy, especially for young or anxious customers.
• Proficiency in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently.
• Completed some high school; retail management experience is a plus.
• Physical ability to stand for scheduled shifts and lift 11-35kg (25-75lbs).
• Comfortable with bending, stooping, extended reaching, and climbing ladders or step stools to assist customers and manage inventory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, employees, and management.
• Solid grasp of mathematics for tasks like inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
• Passion for fashion and staying up-to-date with the latest trends to enhance the customer experience.
• Ability to create curated fashion looks with products during shifts.

Qualifications

• Sales-driven with a passion for hitting goals and turning browsers into buyers.
• Social and digital savvy, with knowledge of current trends and how to translate them into a great customer experience.
• Customer-first mentality, focused on making customers feel confident and empowered.
• Self-motivated, organized, and ready to hustle, even when working independently.
• Inspired by Claire’s values: teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression.

Benefits

• Epic employee discount on the latest accessories.
• Opportunities for promotions and career growth.
• Work in a fun, fast-paced, inclusive, and supportive environment where your personality shines.
• For full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, and paid leave.
• For part-time employees: voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, and paid leave in required states.
• In Washington State, employees accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.