Store Sales Manager - Perimeter

Overview AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago in 2002. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA’s culture emphasizes exceptional customer service and a fanatical attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees is to Act and Think Like an Owner. Position Store Sales Manager Position Overview AKIRA Sales Managers are goal-driven, servant leaders and fanatical salespeople who ensure customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion.

We strive to make our customers look and feel good. Managers hire, train, and develop top‑notch talent and lead by example to achieve personal and store goals, thinking and acting like owners. Responsibilities Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new employees and managers Training, developing, and retaining top-notch employees and managers Developing and maintaining high store morale Reinforcing and improving our selling culture through the 5 steps of selling Delivering in-the-moment and written feedback Acting as a supreme motivator for employees and managers Ensuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA’s standards Upholding and enforcing all of AKIRA’s policies Achieving and surpassing individual sales goals Achieving and surpassing the store’s daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals Leading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA’s culture and code of conduct through our 4 principles Requirements Passion for fashion Fanatical work ethic Strong leadership skills Excellent communication and organizational skills High motivation and appropriate sense of urgency Minimum of 1 year experience in retail management Ability to supervise, motivate, and direct employees effectively Ability to adapt well to new direction and embrace change In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising and customer service In-depth knowledge of store operations including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, and store budget preparation Ability to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment where being hands-on is critical to store success Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish and sustain strong relationships with employees and managers Physical Requirements Move product, supplies, and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs as needed Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including a 10–12 hour shift Benefits and Perks AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, flexible spending accounts, transit benefits, 401(k), and an employee discount.

Internal growth, meaningful development, and career advancement opportunities are provided. Compensation Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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