Store Director

J Crew

$74K — $92K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of full-time retail management experience, preferably as a Store Director.
  • Strong commitment to brand advocacy and customer service excellence.
  • Current knowledge of fashion trends and industry dynamics.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism.
  • Proficient problem-solver, able to innovate under pressure.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Physical capability to lift, carry, and move products (minimum of 40 pounds).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team and enhance business performance with a focus on profitability.
  • Create memorable customer experiences through personalized service and effective issue resolution.
  • Oversee store operations and accountability for systems and technology.
  • Recruit, train, and develop a diverse team reflecting community demographics.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment with open communication with the District Manager.
  • Ensure team goals are met and maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Provide insights to enhance product assortment and in-store visual merchandising.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and potential for bonus programs.
  • Up to 60% discount on J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell products.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Discounts on entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

As the Store Director, you are accountable for every aspect of your retail store performance. You ensure that the store is driving a profitable business while also focusing on genuine connections with customers that build loyalty and efficient operations. You’ll hire new talent while training and developing your existing team to make sure everyone is contributing to their highest potential. You’ll foster an inclusive work environment where everyone has a shared vision for driving the business and a sense of belonging.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead your team & drive your business with a meaningful connection to every aspect of the brand while maximizing profitability.

  • Create exceptional customer experiences through personalized service standards, proactive engagement, and swift resolution of concerns while leading the team to execute service excellence.

  • Manage store operations, systems, and technology while ensuring accountability.

  • Recruit, train, and develop the best talent to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.

  • Partner with the District Manager and management team to curate a collaborative working environment for all associates.

  • Ensure the team is always on track to exceed goals and provide best-in-class customer service.

  • Provide feedback to the District Manager (and relevant business partners) to influence a curated product assortment and the visual merchandise in store.

Who You Are

  • Have 5+ years of full-time retail management experience, current Store Director experience is a plus.

  • Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.

  • Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.

  • Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.

  • Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

  • Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.

  • Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.

Some Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and bonus programs

  • Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell

  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays

  • 401(k) plan with company matching donations

  • Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance

  • Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts

See our full list of benefits

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $92,000.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’sgeographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at J Crew

  • Store Director
    $89K — $112K *
    Boston, MA 02115 (Suffolk County)
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    In-Person
  • Store Director
    $74K — $92K *
    Fairfax, VA 22030 (Fairfax City County)
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    In-Person
  • Store Director
    $82K — $102K *
    Chicago, IL 60629 (Cook County)
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    In-Person
  • Store Director
    $74K — $92K *
    Holmdel, NJ 07733 (Monmouth County)
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    In-Person
  • Store Director - NEW STORE - J.Crew Factory
    $74K — $92K *
    Phoenix, AZ 85032 (Maricopa County)
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    In-Person

More Retail & Consumer Goods Jobs

Find similar Store Director jobs: