Store Manager - Cal

About the Role

As a Store Manager, you are responsible for managing all aspects of a store, including hiring and training top-performing associates, creating an exceptional customer experience, and overseeing operations to achieve company sales and profitability goals. You foster a positive environment that develops and engages your team and customers daily. The Store Manager reports to the District Sales Manager.

Who You Are

• An inspirational leader who guides your team to achieve great results.
• Proactively connects with candidates to build a talent pipeline.
• Demonstrates a competitive spirit and desire to win.
• A team player with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Operates with urgency and effectively manages competing priorities.
• Adapts to change and takes on additional responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, seeking personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals, addressing the store’s unique strengths and challenges.
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales.
• Engage with customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Motivate and engage your team by identifying their strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members.
• Communicate clear expectations and hold the store team accountable for results.
• Ensure store standards for merchandising and operations are consistently met.
• Oversee controllable expenses such as payroll and training to increase profitability.
• Establish trust with the team in the face of opposing beliefs, values, or perspectives.
• Remain composed during challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Lead or assist with floor sets, window changes, and other merchandising and visual expectations.
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of the Assistant Manager.
• Schedule employees based on their strengths to maximize productivity.
• Model company values: respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Store Manager in a similar volume, apparel business (preferred).
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations.
• Flexible availability to meet business needs, including evenings and weekends.
• May require occasional travel to other store locations and attendance at district meetings.

Benefits

• Eligibility for monthly incentive bonuses.
• Competitive benefits package (if eligible), including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Term life insurance.
  • Paid vacation and holidays (eligibility requirements apply).
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Associate merchandise discount across all Catalyst Brands.

All associates receive an associate discount on merchandise. Hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday receive additional compensation. For details on paid vacation and other benefits, visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $25.04 - USD $35.77 per hour.

About Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio includes JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Established in 2025 through the combination of JCPenney and the former SPARC Group, Catalyst Brands operates approximately 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. We also serve leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond. For more information, visit www.catalystbrands.com.