Store Manager: Frankies Bikinis

About the Brand:

Frankies Bikinis is a female-led lifestyle brand recognized for its on-trend designs, innovative fabrics, and inclusive styles for people of all sizes to feel confident and beautiful. Founded by mother-daughter duo Mimi and Francesca Aiello in their Malibu home in 2012, the brand has since grown into an internationally recognized company. Their journey has included collaborations with iconic women such as Pamela Anderson, Sydney Sweeney, Gigi Hadid, Naomi Osaka, Hailee Steinfeld, and Sofia Richie.

From swimwear to ready-to-wear clothing, knits, and activewear, Francesca has expanded Frankies Bikinis' offerings to include a wide range of ultra-flattering, feminine styles.

About the Role:

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Store Leader for our boutique powered by the Leap Platform, in Malibu. As a local market expert, you’ll leverage your knowledge of community events, build partnerships with neighboring stores, and utilize strong networking skills to drive client engagement and business growth. You’ll execute and support brand-led in-store activations—including hosting influencers—to increase foot traffic, drive customer engagement, and deliver measurable results.

You will strategically develop and implement plans to drive sales, elevate client interactions, and strengthen community connections to boost brand awareness. The Store Manager will recruit and develop top-tier talent, fostering a high-performing team through strategic hiring, coaching, and mentorship. Clear and transparent communication of goals and expectations will be key to fostering alignment and collaboration across the team. 

Operational excellence is a cornerstone of this role. You’ll ensure store standards are consistently met, overseeing responsibilities such as cleanliness, visual merchandising, inventory management, and shipment processing. By maintaining seamless execution, you will deliver a superior customer experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in an independent, fast-paced environment and excel under pressure. They will successfully manage store opening and closing procedures, optimize team schedules, and ensure payroll accuracy—all while maintaining a full-time commitment to the store’s success.

We believe in always having a “One Team” mentality and therefore, this position may sometimes involve supporting other Leap-powered stores within the same market. This support can include assisting with new store launches, providing staff coverage, onboarding new team members, and managing promotional events.

A commitment to continuous learning and adoption of new technologies is essential, with familiarity in platforms such as Shopify, Endear, Slack, and Google Workspace being advantageous.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Apparel expertise—ideally in swim or intimates—with a proven ability to manage fitting room operations, deliver elevated client experiences, drive upselling, and navigate high-volume retail environments while fostering long-term customer relationships.
• Proven leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to build, nurture, and develop talent at all levels within the store, with a consistent focus on building a leadership pipeline.
• Operational excellence in managing store operations, including scheduling, payroll accuracy, visual merchandising, inventory management, and shipment processing. 
• Availability to meet dynamic business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Active floor presence with the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, use a ladder, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Annual Pay Range: 67k to 72k. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications.

Interpersonal Skills:

• People Leadership: Inspires and empo