Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager – Aéropostale

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Overview

Our Store Managers are responsible for building a team of top performers, creating an amazing customer experience, and empowering the team to be their very best. You manage all aspects of a store, including hiring and training associates, overseeing operations, and reaching company sales and profitability goals. You create a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers every day.

The Store Manager reports to the District Sales Manager.

• Inspirational leader who guides the team to achieve great results.
• Proactively connects with candidates to build a talent pipeline.
• Demonstrates a competitive spirit and desire to win.
• Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and effectively manages competing priorities.
• Adapts to change and takes on more responsibilities.
• Self‑motivated and seeks personal growth and development.

• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer‑service, and operational goals.
• Understand and 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 individuals.
• Motivate and engage teams by identifying their strengths.
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members.
• Communicate clear expectations and hold the store team and yourself accountable to achieving results.
• Ensure store standards for merchandising and operations are met consistently.
• 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 in the face of challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
• Provide leadership or assistance 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 Assistant Manager.
• Schedule employees to maximize productivity.
• Model our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

• 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 the needs of the business (including evenings and weekends).
• May require occasional travel to other store locations and attendance at district meetings.

Pay and Benefits
Pay is based on several factors, including position offered and work experience. In addition to salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care, company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program. Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here:

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate verbally, in writing, or through other means.
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers:
  Bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.