JC Penney

General Manager

JC Penney$90K — $129K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of retail management experience
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Ability to analyze sales and performance data
  • Excellent customer service and communication abilities
  • Familiarity with inventory management and operational standards
  • Proven ability to drive sales and enhance customer experience

Responsibilities

  • Model and coach teams for excellent customer service
  • Engage regularly with associates and customers to improve store experience
  • Analyze and communicate performance data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Conduct store walkthroughs to ensure operational excellence
  • Motivate teams and encourage alignment with company goals
  • Lead specialty department managers and drive profitable growth
  • Support safety and operational initiatives to meet company standards

Benefits

  • Eligibility for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Term life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Merchandise discount across all Catalyst Brands
Full Job Description
General Manager
Overview

The General Manager contributes to profitable sales growth by executing the overall store strategy. This includes leading and engaging the team, driving operational and merchandising excellence, developing associates and leaders, and executing sales-building programs that enhance the customer experience and deliver business results.
Primary Responsibilities
Customer Service
  • Model, coach, and hold the team accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Engage with associates and customers to enhance the overall store experience.
  • Conduct regular store walkthroughs to ensure pricing and signing accuracy.
  • Reinforce service expectations through consistent leadership presence and follow-up.
Sales & Business Performance
  • Analyze sales, profit, expense, and performance data to identify opportunities.
  • Communicate business objectives, priorities, and performance results to the team.
  • Strategically drive sales through store walkthroughs, coaching, and leadership interactions.
  • Improve consistency around key performance metrics and execution standards.
  • Participate in peer group discussions to address business trends and share best practices.
Team Development
  • Provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to associates and leaders.
  • Maintain performance notes and take timely action to address performance gaps.
  • Strengthen each leader's ability to execute business priorities and develop their teams.
  • Use recognition and rewards to reinforce positive behaviors and strong performance.
  • Motivate associates and leadership teams to align with company strategy and goals.
Specialty Businesses
  • Lead and support Salon Managers, Beauty Managers, Supervisors, and their teams.
  • Analyze sales, expenses, and performance trends to drive improvements in specialty businesses.
  • Partner with specialty leaders to ensure strong execution, customer engagement, and profitable growth.
Performance Standards
  • Support shrink, safety, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Consistently meet established performance standards, including sales, service, profit, productivity, attendance, and leadership expectations.
  • Ensure the store operates in alignment with company policies, procedures, and brand standards.
What You Get
  • Eligibility for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
  • A competitive benefits package, if eligible, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
    • Term life insurance
    • Paid vacation and holidays*
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Associate merchandise discount across all Catalyst Brands

All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. Store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.

*For paid vacation days and eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com .

Pay Range

USD $90,720.00 - USD $129,600.00 /Yr.

About JC Penney

J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. is a retail company that sells merchandise and services through its department stores and website. The company offers a range of products including clothing, footwear, jewelry, beauty products, electronics, and home furnishings. J.C. Penney operates in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Learn more about JC Penney
Size
90,000 employees
Market Cap
$112
Industry
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
-180%
NASDAQ

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