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 for our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love engaging with customers, and have a passion for driving sales, this part-time manager opportunity is for you.

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 tips, and fostering a positive, high-energy atmosphere.
• Stay informed about the latest fashion and social media trends to help customers find their perfect style and suggest products that boost sales.
• Oversee store operations, including inventory management, cash transactions, visual merchandising, and coordinating promotional activities.
• Encourage customers to share their new accessories and piercings on social media, creating shareable moments.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct piercings with patience and empathy, particularly for young or anxious customers.
• Proficiency in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently.
• At least one year of retail experience, ideally with leadership or sales-driving responsibilities.
• Physical ability to stand during scheduled shifts and maneuver 11-35kg (25-75lbs).
• Capability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders or step stools while assisting customers and organizing merchandise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, employees, and management.
• Solid grasp of mathematics for tasks such as inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently at times.
• 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 your shift.

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 an amazing customer experience.
• Customer-first mentality, with a focus on making customers feel confident and empowered.
• Completed some high school; at least one year of retail management experience.
• Driven team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and alignment with Claire’s values of teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression.

Benefits

• Employee discount on the latest accessories.
• Opportunities for promotions and career growth.
• Work in an upbeat, inclusive, and supportive environment where your personality shines.
• Voluntary welfare plans and 401(k) match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid leave in required states (e.g., Washington employees accrue paid sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked).