Store Leader
Crate & Barrel
- Westport, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the Assistant Leaders and Leads in setting and maintaining sales, customer service and visual merchandising goals and standards for all associates.
- Manage the recruitment/hiring, promotion, disciplinary and termination process for all store associates, and maintain all associate files.
- Encourage and foster collaboration, cooperation, and co-ownership across all business channels.
- Build a high energy culture of fun and engagement focused on service and results.
- Ensure the execution and standards of the visual merchandising vision, as directed by the Visual Merchandising Department.
- Establish priorities and set direction for the store by conducting weekly walk-throughs in conjunction with the Assistant Leaders and Team Leaders.
- In coordination with the Area Manager, develop and analyze store and market trends and build plans to act as appropriate.
- Ensure full understanding and awareness of all store communications including product information, current advertising, promotions and other marketing initiatives.
- Achieve established goals, identify and analyze problems, and offer solutions that produce positive results.
- Manage controllable costs, profit and loss, and maintain fiscal responsibility for the store.
- Provide associate and customer feedback to Merchandising teams and Logistics regarding product, inventory, and delivery issues.
- Your sense of personal style with a discerning eye and passion for design and home furnishings
- Proven success in developing skills and future leaders and Track record of driving business results and achieving goals
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build a culture focused on success and teamwork
- 3+ years retail management experience leading a cross-functional team focused on strategy and implementing initiatives
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends