Store Manager - Allen Edmonds

Caleres•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Allen Edmonds is seeking experienced and motivated retail leaders to join their team as Store Managers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing an engaged customer experience and driven to meet business goals. This role involves utilizing comprehensive store leadership and operational expertise to achieve financial objectives, including sales, payroll, and shrink goals. Store Managers are also responsible for managing the full associate lifecycle, from talent attraction and outreach to continuous training, development, and reengagement. There is an opportunity to expand earnings with uncapped commissions, with final compensation varying based on guaranteed base earnings and commission opportunities.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience of retail management 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 effectively present information to retail store associates and to customers.
Ability to take external partnership with national and regional leadership, as well as peers and business support personnel, such as Human Resources, Store & Facilities management.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Self-starter who can prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, team environment; and is customer service focused.
Proficient in general computer, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details around new, unfamiliar proprietary systems.
Able to perform register functions and expert cash handling.
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Meet Financial, Operational, Merchandising Goals: Achieve sales, payroll, and shrink goals for the designated location. Achieve operational and merchandising initiatives, as well as compliance requirements.
Uphold Brand Standards: Assure a consistent in-store experience in alignment with the AE brand and exceed customer expectations for service, knowledge, and quality of experience. Assure effective implementation and execution of company plans and strategies in the assigned store.
Hire, Inspire & Retain Team Members: Assure the attraction, selection, development, and retention of high-caliber associates of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Lead annual and mid-year performance reviews.
Embody the five core Allen Edmonds business competencies: Consistently embodying the Allen Edmonds brand standard. Possessing Drive & Motivation. Maintain a Solutions-Based Mindset. Providing an Engaged Customer Experience. Seek and Embrace Collaboration.
Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Benefits

Uncapped commissions
Monthly incentive bonus opportunities
30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds)
Additional seasonal discounts on AE products
Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet
Employee Assistance Programs (24/7 access to emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources)
Education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates
Opportunities for career development at corporate offices
PTO
Health insurance
401(k)