Store Manager, Eden Prairie Center

KnitWell Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Store Manager at LOFT, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in the store and drive a profitable business through customer experience, operational performance, visual standards, and community engagement. You will coach the team to reach its full potential and ensure a welcoming experience for customers and associates.

Requirements

Strong people management skills and an ability to develop talent.
Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Technology proficiency and ability to operate a point-of-sale system.
Strong business acumen and ability to develop strategies and action plans to drive results.
Action-oriented mindset and ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of retail Store Manager or service industry experience (preferred).
A hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.
Inspire, educate, and coach associates to use brand behaviors and create genuine customer connections.
Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.
Hire and build an effective store team through training, coaching, and talent development.
Create an inclusive store environment where associates feel welcome and engaged.
Develop a strong operational dynamic within the team to achieve store goals.
Promote in-store community events and philanthropic partnerships.
Use tools and reporting to oversee store profitability, budgeting, and payroll.
Analyze reporting to develop short- and long-term retail plans.
Manage day-to-day store operations, including opening and closing.