Hill House is seeking a pro-active Store Manager to lead the retail team at our upcoming New Orleans store and become a pivotal part of our Hill House family. In this role, you'll serve not only as a brand ambassador but also as a key player in building relationships, both internally and externally, to cultivate an unparalleled service culture while coaching and mentoring a passionate team of associates. We are looking for a warm, professional, and dynamic leader to drive our store's sales performance and ensure operational excellence, leading the store's daily operations, including inventory management and reporting. This is a full-time position with a retail schedule including weekends.
What You'll Do:- Drive Excellence in Sales & Service:
- Lead by example on the sales floor, playing an active role in engaging with clients, ensuring the highest level of service is provided and client experience goals are met.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance to identify trends, set action plans, and communicate strategies that align with sales and profitability goals.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, eCommerce, creative, and operations partners to address business goals and needs.
- Client Development
- Foster an environment where client satisfaction is the top priority, implementing CRM initiatives to retain and develop high-potential clients.
- Lead and collaborate with the team on the development of strategic client retention and acquisition goals; ensure associates deliver goals for client capture/clientele rapport building.
- Capture meaningful client data for the purpose of building relationships to personalize future client development opportunities.
- Operational Leadership:
- Ensure the smooth running of store operations, adhering to policies and procedures, and maintaining operational and visual merchandising standards to meet brand expectations continually.
- Manage inventory effectively, ensuring stock levels are aligned with sales goals and new product launches.
- Oversee financial aspects, including budgeting, expense control, reporting, scheduling, and payroll aiming to maximize profitability.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies including cash handling, register procedures, brand, styling & language
- Talent Management & Development:
- Attract and retain a high-performing team, building a talent pipeline through effective coaching and development plans.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals for your team, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Handle all employee relations issues in partnership with HQ, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment.
Who you are:- A minimum of 7 years of sales management experience in the retail industry, with a bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience performing in a fast-paced environment with fastidious attention to detail.
- A leader with a proven ability to drive sales, deliver exceptional client experiences, as well as build, lead, and motivate high performing teams
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to analyze data and trends to make informed decisions.
- Self-motivated with exceptional communication and a motivational attitude; passionate for people development and growth
- Excellent collaboration and delegation skills as well as good decision-making abilities in high pressure situations
- High degree of flexibility and initiative: exhibit strong organization to effectively plan and execute short- and long-term projects aligned with the global strategy
- Embraces a culture of learning and advocacy
- Maintains a positive attitude and is representative of the Hill House Home brand
- Has lived experiences with people from different backgrounds and diverse teams
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Why Work With Us: As a Store Manager on our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and fast-paced environment, representing a prestigious brand. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to grow your career in retail management. If you're passionate about Hill House, driven to achieve, and ready to lead a team to success, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation Range: $80,000+ Annually based candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
