Store Manager, NorthPark Mall

Knitwell Group • Davenport, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is hiring a Store Manager to lead the Davenport store. The manager creates a welcoming environment for customers and associates, develops and inspires the team, and builds a relationship-based selling culture that supports customer loyalty and sustainable sales. The role balances store operations with customer-facing sales leadership, identifies opportunities to meet financial goals, manages staffing and payroll schedules, protects company assets, and ensures compliance with company policies and employment laws. The position requires open availability for 40 hours per week, a flexible schedule that includes opening and closing shifts, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to perform the physical requirements of retail work.

Requirements

• Strong sales experience with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance standards.
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to influence others through inspiration and involvement.
• Professionalism, integrity, respect, and the ability to create an environment that positions Talbots as an employer of choice.
• Customer-centric approach and the ability to create exceptional customer experiences and enduring relationships.
• Organization and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent communication, fiscal responsibility, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Ability to make decisions independently while remaining professional, assertive, and friendly.
• Technological aptitude to use, coach, and train others on computer, iPad, and handheld systems.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to relocate for opportunities in other areas of the business.
• 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 regularly, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty retail leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and tools to advance beyond the position.
• Incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages available to full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• 50%, 60%, and 70% merchandise discounts on Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Referral Incentive Program.
• Discounts on travel, shopping, concerts, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed