Store Manager, Chicago Premium Outlets

Ann Taylor
Aurora, IL

About us


As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store. You are empowered to drive a profitable business by focusing on customer experience, operational performance, visual standards, and strong community engagement. You coach your team to reach their full potential and ensure a welcoming experience for all customers and associates.

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.

  • Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections.

  • Use technology to provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

  • Hire and build an effective store team through training, coaching, and talent development.

  • Create an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.

  • Develop a strong operational dynamic within the team to achieve store goals.

  • Promote in-store community events and philanthropic partnerships.

  • Use tools and reporting to oversee store profitability, effective budgeting, and payroll.

  • Analyze reporting to develop short and long-term retail plans.

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the store, including opening and closing.

You'll bring to the role

  • 2+ years retail Store Manager or service industry experience (preferred)

  • Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers and associates

  • Strong people management skills and an ability to develop talent

  • Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system

  • Strong business acumen and ability to develop strategies and create action plans to drive results

  • Action-oriented mindset with an ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • Paid time off & holidays

  • Opportunities for monthly bonuses

  • Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands

  • Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands

  • Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships


Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.


Location:

Store 3072-Chicago Premium Outlet-ANN-Aurora, IL 60502

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$54,290.00 - $65,150.00 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

Posted 2026-04-21

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