Store Manager
The Position
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
- A minimum of 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.
- A high level of motivation coupled with a proactive sense of urgency.
- At least one year of experience in retail management.
- Expertise in supervising, motivating, and effectively directing employees.
- A flexibility to adapt to new directions and embrace change with enthusiasm.
- A comprehensive knowledge of visual merchandising and superior customer service practices.
- A strong understanding of store operations, including inventory management, loss prevention, retail systems, and budget preparation.
- The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, where a hands-on approach drives success.
- A collaborative mindset fosters strong and sustainable relationships with employees and managers.
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
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.
About AKIRA
About AKIRA
At AKIRA, we believe in breaking down the barriers of the traditional retail experience and embracing the individuality of both our team and our clients. We’re on the lookout for extraordinary individuals who thrive on creativity, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Department
Department
Retail Stores
Role
Role
Store Manager
Locations
Locations
Concord Mills in Concord, NC
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time