Seasonal Full-time Store Manager

Clare V.•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Clare V. is opening a seasonal holiday pop-up store in Nashville from November 2026 to early January 2027, with potential for a permanent role in spring 2027. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Store Manager to lead this holiday debut, build a welcoming team, and connect with the Nashville community. This role involves overseeing daily operations, sales performance, staffing, inventory, and expenses, while fostering a kind, inclusive, and collaborative culture. The Store Manager will be responsible for introducing the store to the community and building relationships for the permanent opening. Clare V. is a Los Angeles-based accessible-luxury brand committed to conscious practices and creating bold, enduring, and charming collections.

Requirements

At least three years of retail management experience, including at least one year in luxury retail or a high-end customer service environment.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive sales, customer service, and operational performance.
Strong clienteling and relationship-building abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced retail environment.
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Availability for the seasonal assignment from October through early January.
Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including weekends, holidays, and peak holiday periods.
Saturday availability is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience with inventory management, retail reporting, and POS systems.
Experience managing store payroll, labor hours, and controllable budgets.
Experience opening a store, managing a pop-up, or leading a team through a busy holiday season.
Familiarity with Nashville’s retail community and opportunities for local customer engagement.

Responsibilities

Deliver warm, thoughtful service that reflects Clare V.’s values.
Develop strong product knowledge and help customers discover pieces they’ll love.
Build lasting customer relationships through clienteling and personalized follow-up.
Plan and host in-store events that connect Clare V. with the Nashville community.
Resolve customer concerns promptly and thoughtfully.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop a strong seasonal sales team.
Lead from the sales floor, coaching in the moment and responding to the needs of customers and associates.
Teach effective selling skills, product knowledge, and service standards.
Set clear expectations and provide constructive, respectful feedback.
Recognize contributions and create a positive, motivating work environment.
Adapt leadership style as needed and remain receptive to feedback.
Learn monogramming and support this personalized customer service.
Lead the team toward sales, service, customer satisfaction, and profitability goals.
Manage schedules, payroll, labor hours, and controllable expenses.
Communicate store goals, results, new arrivals, and company updates.
Maintain an inviting, visually compelling, clean, and organized store.
Oversee receiving, shipment processing, transfers, returns, markdowns, promotions, and accurate inventory counts.
Keep the stockroom and back-of-house areas organized.
Oversee cash handling, bank deposits, petty cash, and deposit records.
Respond promptly to communications and partner with the Director of Stores to address operational and personnel concerns.
Delegate effectively, prioritize competing needs, and find practical solutions to challenges.
Support pop-up setup, holiday events, and end-of-season closing activities.
Stay informed about surrounding retailers and opportunities to strengthen local business.