Store Manager
Claire's · Skokie, IL · 5 days ago
SalesFull-time
Join the team at Claire’s, where we celebrate self-expression, creativity, and the latest trends. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love engaging with customers, and have a passion for driving sales, this opportunity is for you!
Responsibilities
- Sales and Profit: Achieve retail store targets, foster growth, and implement strategies and promotions to drive traffic and increase sales.
- Memorable Shopping Experiences: Create positive and inclusive interactions, helping customers find pieces that reflect their unique personality.
- Piercing Excellence: Complete comprehensive training to become a trusted piercing expert, conduct piercings, educate on aftercare, maintain a sterile environment, and address customer questions and concerns.
- Store Operations: Oversee daily operations, including inventory management, cash transactions, visual merchandising, and promotional activities to reflect Claire’s fun and joyful brand.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, manage, and develop your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, motivation, and accountability to drive results.
- Brand Representation: Showcase Claire’s products with enthusiasm, offer fashion tips, and ensure the store is well-merchandised to reflect the latest trends and maximize sales opportunities.
Requirements
- Ability to conduct piercings with patience and empathy, particularly with young or anxious customers.
- Proficiency in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with 1-2 years of retail management experience.
- 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 merchandising.
- Passion for providing customers with opportunities to express themselves freely every day.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, employees, and management.
- Strong grasp of mathematics for inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
- Driven team leadership with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently when needed.
- 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.
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, and life insurance.
- Generous employee discount on Claire’s products.
- Opportunities for advancement and career development.
- Fun and inclusive work environment with supportive teammates.