Store Manager - KOP at Akira

Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Servant Leadership, Recruiting, Onboarding, Training, Mentoring, Talent Retention, Sales Culture, Feedback Delivery, Team Motivation, Store Operations, Visual Presentation, Policy Enforcement, Goal Achievement, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

AKIRA Store Manager About AKIRA Founded in 2002 with our first women's boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at shopAKIRA.com. What sets us apart? Fanatical, obsessive attention to our customers' needs and desires. At AKIRA, every team member is empowered to Act and Think Like an Owner, a mindset that fuels innovation, accountability, and success across the business. The Position: Store Manager Overview: AKIRA Store Managers are fanatical salespeople, driven by goals and dedicated to servant leadership. They excel in ensuring customers are styled by knowledgeable experts who are deeply immersed in the world of fashion. Our mission is to help customers look and feel their best. Store Managers are relentless in recruiting and developing top-tier talent to maintain a high-performing team. By leading through example and adopting an ownership mindset, they go above and beyond to achieve both personal and store objectives. Essential Functions: Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding exceptional employees and managers. Training, mentoring, and retaining top-tier talent to foster growth and excellence. Cultivating and maintaining a positive and energized store atmosphere. Elevating the selling culture by championing AKIRA's 5 Steps of Selling. Providing timely, constructive feedback both in real-time and through written communication. Inspiring and motivating employees and managers to perform at their best. Ensuring seamless store operations and maintaining impeccable visual presentation aligned with AKIRA standards. Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA policies with consistency and integrity. Exceeding individual sales goals with enthusiasm and determination. Driving the store's daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals to surpass expectations. Leading by example to embody and promote AKIRA's culture and Code of Conduct through our 4 Principles. Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience in store management A passion for fashion and a keen eye for trends. An unwavering work ethic and dedication to excellence. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team. Exceptional communication and organizational abilities. High motivation coupled with a proactive sense of urgency. At least one year of experience in retail management. Expertise in supervising, motivating, and effectively directing employees. Flexibility to adapt to new directions and embrace change with enthusiasm. Comprehensive knowledge of visual merchandising and superior customer service practices. Strong understanding of store operations, including inventory management, loss prevention, retail systems, and budget preparation. The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, where a hands-on approach drives success. A collaborative mindset, fostering strong and sustainable relationships with employees and managers. Physical Requirements: Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift Benefits and Perks: AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you. Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

Store Managers are expected to be fanatical salespeople who drive store objectives by relentlessly recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing team through servant leadership and an ownership mindset. Essential functions include ensuring seamless store operations, maintaining visual standards, upholding policies, and exceeding both individual and store sales goals.