Store Manager - Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds•Natick, MA

About The Position

Allen Edmonds seeks an experienced, motivated retail leader who is passionate about creating an engaged customer experience and achieving business goals. The Store Manager uses store leadership and operational expertise to meet or exceed financial objectives, including sales, payroll, and shrink goals. The role also leads the associate experience across the full associate lifecycle, from talent attraction and outreach to training, development, and reengagement. The Store Manager ensures the store delivers a consistent experience aligned with the Allen Edmonds brand and company plans. The position offers uncapped commission opportunities, with final compensation varying based on guaranteed hourly earnings and commission-based earnings in each pay period. Eligible managers may also earn monthly incentive bonuses when store sales and performance goals are met.

Requirements

2–3 years of retail management experience in a comparable brand environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, regulations, and other legal documents.
Ability to present information effectively to retail store associates and customers.
Ability to work in partnership with national and regional leadership, peers, and business support personnel, including Human Resources and Store & Facilities management.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Self-starter able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, team environment, with a customer-service focus.
Proficiency with general computer use and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details about unfamiliar proprietary systems.
Ability to perform register functions and expert cash handling.
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
Ability to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Achieve sales, payroll, and shrink goals for the designated location.
Meet operational and merchandising goals and execute initiatives and compliance requirements.
Maintain an in-store experience aligned with the Allen Edmonds brand and exceed customer expectations for service, knowledge, and quality of experience.
Implement and execute company plans and strategies in the assigned store.
Attract, select, develop, and retain high-caliber associates from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Lead annual and midyear performance reviews.
Embody Allen Edmonds’ business competencies and brand standards, including drive and motivation, a solutions-based mindset, an engaged customer experience, and collaboration.
Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

Uncapped commission opportunities.
Eligible monthly incentive bonus when store sales and performance goals are met.
30% associate discount across Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds, plus additional seasonal discounts on Allen Edmonds products.
Dayforce Wallet access to earned pay without fees.
Employee assistance programs with emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support available online and by phone.
Education assistance of up to $7,500 per year for full-time associates.
Career development and learning opportunities, including opportunities to develop careers at corporate offices.
PTO.
Health benefits.
401(k).