Store Sales Manager

The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company. Responsibilities • Recruiting, interviewing, & hiring new employees & managers • Training, developing, & retaining top-notch employees & managers • Developing & maintaining a high store morale • Reinforcing & improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of selling • Delivering in the moment & written feedback • Acting as a supreme motivator for employees & managers • Ensuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA's standards • Upholding and enforcing all of AKIRA's policies • Achieving & surpassing individual sales goals • Achieving & surpassing the store's daily, weekly, & monthly sales goals • Leading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA's culture, & code of conduct through our 4 principles Requirements • Passion for fashion • Fanatical work ethic • Strong Leadership skills • Excellent communication & organizational skills • High motivation and an appropriate sense of urgency • Minimum of 1 year experience in retail management • Ability to supervise, motivate, & direct employees effectively • Ability to adapt well to new direction and embrace change • In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising & customer service • In-depth knowledge of store operations including: inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, & store budget preparation • Ability to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, where being hands-on is critical to our store's success • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish & sustain strong relationships with employees & managers We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. 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.