Store Manager, Traverse City

About Us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

What We Offer

• Growth!
• Incentive Opportunities
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to both full time and eligible part time employees.
• Generous Discount: 50%, 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program, discounts on travel, shopping, concerts and more.

What We Value

"WE CARE" We Win as a team and are dedicated to ensuring and applauding each other’s success.
We Encourage creativity, innovation and smart risk-taking.
We are Committed to building relationships with our customers and associates by knowing, serving, and delighting them.
We Act with integrity, transparency, candor, and respect.
We Respect, honor and value diversity and are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
We Embrace community by bringing positive change to those we live and work in.

Who You Are

• The model of professionalism, integrity and respect for others while creating an environment that positions Talbots as an employer of choice.
• Customer-centric and understands the importance exceptional service contributes to growing store sales.
• An effective leader with the ability to influence others into action through inspiration and involvement.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic in creating an environment for both the store and team to succeed.
• Have strong sales experience with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance standards.
• Organized and capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communicator, fiscally responsible, critical thinker, and have leadership courage.
• Professional, assertive, and friendly with the ability to make decisions independently.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team in creating a hospitable environment for customers and associates alike.
• Educate, coach, mentor and inspire all store associates based on their individual strengths, opportunities and needs.
• Create a relationship-based selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers to drive customer loyalty and a sustainable sales trend.
• Build a collaborative team environment where all associates are held accountable and proud to uphold the same standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of business and competitive landscape, fashion trends and key business drivers to strategically identify opportunities that will maximize sales and ensure financial goals are achieved.
• Balance the operational energy with selling energy necessary to create exceptional experiences for our customers and driving the business forward within his/her/their store.
• Arrt/Identify/source talent for current and future opportunities while managing payroll/staffing schedule.
• Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance of all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws.