Store Manager

Store Manager (Specialty) Overview Our Store Managers are responsible for building a team of top performers, creating an amazing customer experience, and empowering the team to be their very best. You are responsible for managing all aspects of a store; including hiring and training the best associates to represent the brand and overseeing all store operations to reach company sales and profitability goals. You create a positive environment that develops and engages your managers, associates and customers every day.

The Store Manager reports to the District Manager.

About Lucky

• CATALYST BRANDS Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
• Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
• Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
• For more information, visit catalystbrands.com Pay Range USD $43,400.00 - USD $62,000.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities

• You love being part of a winning team and you bring your energy to work every day.
• As the Store Manager you will: • Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service and operational goals, while addressing the store unique strengths and challenges. • Understand and demonstrate product knowledge, selling and operational skills to maximize sales. • Engage with customers to build relationships and brand loyalty by using company tools. • Attract, develop, and retain top talent individuals. • Motivate and engage your teams by identifying their strengths. • Provide and receive feedback in order to improve performance and develop team members. • Communicate clear expectations and hold the store team and yourself accountable to achieving results. • Ensure store standards for merchandising and operations are met consistently. • Oversee all controllable expenses such as payroll and training to increase profitability. • Establish trust with the team in the face of opposing beliefs, values or perspectives. • Remain composed in the face of challenges and unforeseen circumstances • Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and other merchandising and visual expectations. • Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of Assistant Manager. • Schedule employees to their strengths to maximize productivity. • Model our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.

Requirements

• Inspirational leader who guides their team to achieve great results. • Proactively connect with candidates to build talent pipeline. • Demonstrates a competitive spirit and desire to win. • Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit. • Operates with a sense of urgency and effectively manage competing priorities. • Adapts to change and takes on more responsibilities. • Self-motivated; seeks personal growth and development.
• 2+ years as a Store Manager in similar volume, apparel business (preferred). • Proven track record of exceeding sales and statistical expectations. • Flexible availability to meet the needs of the business (including evenings and weekends). • May require occasional travel to other store locations (if needed) and attend district meetings.

Benefits

• Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
• If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match.
• All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands.
• For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year.
• All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.