Senior Store Leader - Chicago Oak St Flagship

Department: Retail - Stores

Location: Oak St Flagship

Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

Store Leader

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next-generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear.

We set new standards with our game-changing product and are a driving force within pop culture. We are looking for a Store Leader to join us in advancing the industry forward. As a Store Leader, you will work closely with the SKIMS corporate leadership team to ensure the store meets all brand guidelines and achieves business results.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your leadership skills while making a significant impact on the store's success. You are responsible for building, developing, and nurturing a team that embodies the SKIMS ethos. You will drive your business with a people first mindset, a passion for product, and excellent operational skills. You are a developer of others and have experience building diverse teams. You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that set you apart and you are energized by tackling complex problems.

What sets this role apart is the unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of SKIMS, a leading brand in the fashion industry. As a Store Leader, you will not only help shape the future of our retail stores but also have the chance to advance your career within our organization.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for communicating financial goals to the team and sharing how individual contribution impacts performance results.
• We expect you to actively source, network, and recruit top talent.
• You educate Team Members on SKIMS’s Mission and Values ensuring that they are reflected in all that we do.
• You are the voice of the brand and share relevant information with Team Members to ensure they thrive at work.
• You are a developer of others – you coach, motivate, and inspire other to produce their best work.
• You create individualized development plans, support career growth, and enable succession planning.
• You create and nurture and environment that is customer centric ensuring an excellent experience for all. You do this through a customer first mindset, leading the sales floor with presence, and coaching to selling behaviors.
• You oversee the overall in-store environment including but not limited to; Visual merchandising, store standards and cleanliness, replenishment, and marketing.
• We expect you to lead through the lens of productivity and profitability through strong operational controls including strategic scheduling, payroll control and Inventory management.
• You own the stores P & L and manage it through all controllable metrics; actively analyze business trends and adjust accordingly.

Requirements :

• You should have 4+ years of leadership experience - you must have strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively lead a team.
• We expect you to have a proven track record of hiring, leading, and developing effective store teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The ability to work closely and effectively with others is important and expected.
• We expect you to have a deep understanding of customer service principles and the ability to provide exceptional service to all customers.
• You should possess strong problem-solving abilities and be able to handle any issues that may arise in the store.
• We expect you to have strong operational and organizational skills.
• We expect you to have strong visual merchandising skills, a keen eye for detail, ensuring that the store is always presented in a compelling manner.
• Must be able to stand and remain physically active and move around all areas of the store and be accessible to customers for 100% of the scheduled shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for product, as well as lift, carry, and move items up to 40 pounds regularly throughout the shift
  

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We value flexibility and expect you to be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

SKIMS is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, believing that different voices drive creativity and innovation. Our team thrives on collaboration, mutual support, and a shared passion for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and People Development
• Talent Acquisition
• Customer Experience
• Business Acumen and Financial Management
• Visual Merchandising and Operational Excellence
• Cross functional communication
• Adaptability