Store Manager, NorthPark Mall

KnitWell Group•Davenport, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is seeking a Store Manager to lead the Davenport store and deliver strong customer experiences and business results. The manager creates a welcoming environment for customers and associates, builds a relationship-based selling culture, develops and inspires the team, and balances store operations with selling activities. The role includes identifying sales opportunities, achieving financial goals, managing staffing and payroll schedules, protecting company assets, and ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. The position requires a flexible schedule, including opening and closing shifts, weekends, and holidays, with open availability for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Strong sales experience and a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance standards.
Effective leadership skills, including the ability to influence others through inspiration and involvement.
Ability to create exceptional customer experiences and build enduring relationships.
Organization and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent communication, fiscal responsibility, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
Professional, assertive, and friendly demeanor, with the ability to make independent decisions.
Technological aptitude to navigate, coach, and train others on computer, iPad, and handheld systems.
Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including opening and closing shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Open availability for 40 hours per week.
Ability to climb ladders, move around regularly, stand for extended periods, bend, reach, stretch for product, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Specialty retail leadership experience is preferred.
Openness to relocating for opportunities in other areas of the business.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in creating a hospitable environment for customers and associates.
Educate, coach, mentor, and inspire store associates according to their strengths, opportunities, and needs.
Create a relationship-based selling culture focused on customer needs, loyalty, and sustainable sales.
Build a collaborative team environment and hold associates accountable to company standards, policies, and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of the business, competitive landscape, fashion trends, and key business drivers to identify opportunities and achieve financial goals.
Balance operational and selling activities to create exceptional customer experiences and advance the business.
Attract, identify, and source talent for current and future opportunities while managing payroll and staffing schedules.
Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal employment laws.