Store Manager, Fredericksburg, VA
About The Position
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life. This position requires leading a team in creating a hospitable environment for customers and associates alike. It involves educating, coaching, mentoring and inspiring all store associates based on their individual strengths, opportunities and needs. The role focuses on creating a relationship-based selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers to drive customer loyalty and a sustainable sales trend. A collaborative team environment is fostered where all associates are held accountable and proud to uphold the same standards, policies, and procedures. The Store Manager maintains knowledge of the business and competitive landscape, fashion trends and key business drivers to strategically identify opportunities that will maximize sales and ensure financial goals are achieved. This role balances the operational energy with selling energy necessary to create exceptional experiences for our customers and driving the business forward within his/her/their store. Responsibilities also include attracting/identifying/sourcing talent for current and future opportunities while managing payroll/staffing schedules, protecting company assets, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ensuring compliance of all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws is also a key function.
Requirements
- Model professionalism, integrity and respect for others while creating an environment that positions Talbots as an employer of choice.
- Customer-centric and understands the importance exceptional service contributes to growing store sales.
- Effective leader with the ability to influence others into action through inspiration and involvement.
- Role model for creating exceptional customer experiences and build enduring relationships both internally and externally.
- Ambitious and enthusiastic in creating an environment for both the store and team to succeed.
- Strong sales experience with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance standards.
- Organized and capable of multi-tasking in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
- Excellent communicator, fiscally responsible, critical thinker, and have leadership courage.
- Professional, assertive, and friendly with the ability to make decisions independently.
- Possess the technological aptitude to navigate, coach and train computer/iPad/handheld systems.
- Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
- Experienced leader - specialty retail preferred.
- Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Able to bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including opening/closing shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
- Have open availability of 40 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Open to relocating for opportunities in other areas of the business.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in creating a hospitable environment for customers and associates alike.
- Educate, coach, mentor and inspire all store associates based on their individual strengths, opportunities and needs.
- Create a relationship-based selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers to drive customer loyalty and a sustainable sales trend.
- Build a collaborative team environment where all associates are held accountable and proud to uphold the same standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of business and competitive landscape, fashion trends and key business drivers to strategically identify opportunities that will maximize sales and ensure financial goals are achieved.
- Balance the operational energy with selling energy necessary to create exceptional experiences for our customers and driving the business forward within his/her/their store.
- Attract/Identify/source talent for current and future opportunities while managing payroll/staffing schedule.
- Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment.
- Ensure compliance of all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to both full time and eligible part time employees.
- 50%, 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
- Referral Incentive Program
- Discounts on travel, shopping, concerts and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
