Store Manager: NISHANE

Leap•Nolita, NY

10d

About The Position

NISHANE is an Istanbul-based niche perfume brand known for artistic perfumery and distinctive fragrances. The Store Manager leads the boutique’s daily performance, inspires the team, elevates the customer experience, and delivers commercial results. This role represents the brand through visible leadership and fosters a culture of service, collaboration, and accountability. The Store Manager drives sales and profitability, builds customer relationships and brand loyalty, develops a high-performing team, and grows local brand awareness. The role also ensures operational excellence across visual merchandising, inventory management, scheduling, payroll, shipment processing, and daily store operations. The annual pay range is $70,000–$80,000; compensation depends on the candidate’s experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 3 years of retail leadership experience leading high-performing teams and delivering strong business results.
Proven ability to drive sales, develop high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences through hands-on leadership.
Strong business acumen and ability to interpret performance metrics and make data-informed decisions.
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
Ability to ensure the store reflects brand standards through cleanliness, organization, product replenishment, and exceptional guest experience.
Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel as needed.
Ability to actively lead on the sales floor, including standing, walking, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience in boutique, premium, specialty, or lifestyle retail environments.
Experience with Shopify, Endear CRM, Slack, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Own daily boutique performance, driving sales, profitability, and key business objectives.
Use sales insights and lead by example on the sales floor to optimize performance and encourage effective selling behaviors.
Identify local opportunities to grow the business.
Provide an elevated, personalized shopping experience that builds customer relationships and brand loyalty.
Coach and inspire the team to exceed customer expectations through authentic engagement, product expertise, and thoughtful service.
Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team, providing regular feedback, recognition, and growth opportunities.
Cultivate local partnerships, support community events, and identify opportunities to increase brand awareness.
Collaborate with neighboring Leap-powered stores and support market initiatives, including new store openings, in-store activations, and sales-floor coverage as needed.
Ensure brand standards are consistently met across visual merchandising, inventory management, scheduling, payroll, shipment processing, and daily operations.
Maintain an organized, customer-ready environment.
Maintain strong execution of inventory accuracy, visual presentation, operational processes, and brand standards.
Build team engagement through coaching, recognition, talent development, and accountability.