Store Manager

About the role

J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in New York. Founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin, the brand offers classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that reflects the community's character.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Brand Ambassador by embracing the company culture to develop and cultivate productive and profitable relationships with clients and our communities
• Motivate and engage the store team by setting clear goals and expectations to achieve objectives and contribute to the overall success of the store
• Provide exemplary client service in order to create a customer-centric, friendly retail environment that fosters loyalty within our communities
• Manage store operations and ensure all aspects run efficiently to create a profitable and productive business
• Create and maintain a culture of kindness that is client and team focused
• Recruit and hire top talent
• Train and develop teams on selling skills, product knowledge, and operations
• Conduct performance appraisals and coach in the moment to maximize sales and motivate team
• Strategize and implement a client outreach plan, utilizing clienteling tools
• Effectively use the POS system to provide exemplary service
• Partner with community organizations and charities to host store events and trunk shows, continuing to build a reputation of being a local and loyal retailer
• Drive sales by demonstrating extensive product knowledge and the ability to make appropriate suggestions for the client
• Monitor sales trends and execute plans to maximize sales within the store
• Effectively communicate needs of the business with District Manager and store teams
• Take a collaborative approach, sharing best practices, ideas, and information with peers across all markets and build productive relationships
• Respond to customer questions, inquiries, and concerns to resolve all issues in a timely manner
• Communicate and execute all direction from Retail Operations and the Corporate Office
• Plan and prioritize the workload and ensure the customer is the top priority
• Merchandise the sales floor to maximize sales while adhering to visual directive and standards
• Maintain a clean and organized store to ensure a great place to work and shop
• Partner with District Manager and Human Resources on employee relations issues and performance issues to ensure they are handled in accordance with company policy
• Adhere and enforce company policies and procedures and standards of professionalism
• Lead by example and maintain the highest level of integrity at all times

Requirements

• 3+ years of retail management preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in achieving sales goals and takes accountability for results
• Possess positive and self-motivated personality
• Consistently demonstrates accountability, reliability, and professionalism
• High energy and results driven
• Ability to multi-task, while keeping the customer the top priority
• Able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time; must be able to lift up to 30 pounds