Store Manager - Hourly - Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman • Beverly Hills, CA

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About The Position

As a full-time Store Manager at Sam Edelman, you lead a store team to meet and exceed talent, culture, and operational responsibilities while providing an excellent shoe-store experience for the whole family. You motivate the team to achieve sales targets and growth goals, and use personal example, training, and development to foster customer loyalty and a strong in-store culture. You stay current on product and presentation trends and help your team do the same.

The role includes developing associates, identifying and hiring external talent, building leadership succession plans, managing day-to-day retail operations and staffing, and using business insights to drive sales and improve results. You also promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position requires a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–5 years of retail store management experience; specialty retail experience preferred.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships within store teams.
• Ability to set objectives, organize work, and meet or exceed goals.
• Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, partnering with the Territory Sales Manager as needed.
• Cognitive skills including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
• Expertise and demonstrated ability in general retail practices and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Ability to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty retail store management experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to build customer relationships and deliver operational excellence and strong service.
• Assess associates’ strengths and development opportunities, model effective selling behaviors, and coach associates.
• Seek and network with external candidates, interview and hire talent, and develop succession plans for store leadership roles.
• Manage day-to-day store operations, including pricing, shipment processing, inventory, and store standards.
• Make staffing decisions that account for associate availability, peak times, and seasonal demands.
• Take ownership of store goals, use business analysis and observations to refine sales strategies, and align operational efforts with available resources and partnerships.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, positive team environment and promote engagement to support associate retention and performance.

Benefits

• Monthly performance bonus.
• Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
• Career development and learning opportunities, including opportunities to grow into corporate office roles.
• 50% discount on Sam Edelman shoes and 30% associate discount at Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and Allen Edmonds.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Daily access to earned pay through Dayforce Wallet without fees.
• Employee assistance programs with 24/7 access to emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources.
• PTO, health benefits, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED