Retail Store Manager, Mall of America

JOB DESCRIPTION

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™

We are looking for a Store Manager who will bring innovation, creativity and leadership to our team, with desire to help bring our fashion to the future while maintaining the integrity of our brand's past.

The Store Manager brings creativity and leadership to our team. It is necessary you have the desire to help bring our fashion to the future while maintaining the integrity of our brand's past. Reporting to the District Manager, the purpose of this position will be to direct and lead superior retail strategies and perform store operation functions to achieve financial growth and sustained brand equity.

About the Role:

• Guide profitable sales and meet store financial plans through decisions and leading the store team to accomplish performance goals; Demonstrate through understanding of store goals, priorities and budgets in partnership with District Manager to align with company priorities and values
• Work with the District Manager to develop and flex store business strategies, programs, and growth across all categories; communicate goals to the team, track store's performance to exceed established store and individual sales and performance goals daily
• Manage training process for new hires and current employees on LS&CO culture, product knowledge, service practices, loss prevention, store policy and programs and other associate responsibilities.
• Build all performance management tools to set expectations, coach and contribute to an environment that encourages engagement, retention and talent. Manage employee relation issues and give formal performance feedback
• Manage mid-year and annual review process for store team.
• Recruit and make hiring, pay and termination decisions for positions underneath hierarchy, including members of store management
• Create succession and development plans for continued growth of talent in the organization.
• Comply with all Levi's® Stores policy, procedure, and programs
• Manage and hold others accountable for operational results in store procedures, payroll management, cash handling and inventory control
• Achieve payroll plan through managing store schedules, monitoring labor costs and adapting to business conditions based on weekly and monthly sales; plan payroll/scheduling based on store traffic to ensure the store is staffed to assist customers
• Guide floor changes, sales and promotional events and for maximum financial results. Ensure store visual standards follow visual merchandising direction, resulting in product presentation and housekeeping standards.
• Perform and oversee store opening and closing procedures including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers and securing facility
• Ensure sound inventory management through an accurate receiving and sending merchandise process, completing all required paperwork and following all price change and ticketing procedures
• Adopt and advocate for the new technology, policy or program rolled-out in store; communicate and train on how the new processes enables consumer experience, improves operations, and boosts store and company performance
• Provide leadership and delegates responsibilities to ensure all required store tasks are completed. Direct the store team in prioritizing responsibilities, ensuring adherence to best practices
• Communicate with the management team to align and help guide our strategy, create environment that encourages engagement and change management
• Create a compelling store experience by engaging consumers and modeling appropriate service behaviors to other team members, supervising and providing coaching on sales training process to ensure exceptional service and sales
• Resolve consumer concerns in a manner consistent with company policy and with consumer satisfaction in mind. Partner with District Manager on elevated consumer issues.
• Maintain interior and exterior upkeep of building with partnership from the corporate office; communicate needs to ensure esthetic and safety requirements are met
• Ensure required store tasks are completed by personally contributing and giving direction to other team members

About You

• Enjoy being busy and juggling multiple tasks, accomplishing multiple tasks
• You are a collaborative role model exhibiting behaviors aligned with company culture of inclusion and belonging.
• You give and receive professional feedback from leadership and peers and able to improve on feedback
• You are proficient in technology and enjoy learning new tools and programs
• You enjoy working a flexible schedule to meet our needs, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job you may be asked to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, walk, kneel, squat, crouch, and talk. You are occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, to type, reach overhead, and climb ladders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities
• 5+ years progressive retail leadership experience and 3+ years of proven experience in a store manager position
• High school diploma, GED or Bachelor's degree

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

• 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
• Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
• Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise
• Paid Family Leave

The expected starting salary range for this role is $69,400 - $86,800.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.  

Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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Life-Enhancing Perks:

Full-Time Employees:

Unwind & Recharge: 3 weeks of paid time off for the first year, growing to 4+ weeks thereafter.

Health & Wellness: Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage. Free Medical Premiums w/Live.

Full-Time & Part-Time Employees:

Make a Difference: Paid volunteer hours & charity donation matching up to $2000/year.

Live in Levi's: 60% employee discount.

Retire Sooner: 125% match on your 401k, up to 6%! That's getting $1.25 for each $1 you put in. Free $$$.

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LOCATION

Bloomington, MN, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this role ranges from $52,100.00 - $86,800.00 annually, varying with experience and qualifications.

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or vmental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment or discrimination of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. However, LS&Co pays at least the local, state or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. The amount a particular employee will earn within the wage range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, store location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you, and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include paid leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match and health care benefits for eligible employees. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.