Senior Store Manager, Woodbury Commons

JOB DESCRIPTION

We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference.

Since 1853, we’ve been passionate about innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.

A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to progress, authenticity and collaboration.

Reporting to the District Manager, you will be lead a Levi's® Store with an annual volume of $15 million or more to profitable growth and build brand equity through strategies driving all Store Operations. The Senior Store Manager will oversee multiple managers with direct and indirect reporting relationships and manage the development of the stores business strategies designed to support the customer and associate experience and achieve growth goals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Use corporate partnerships to gain business intelligence to create the localized business and, in turn, provide feedback and guidance to inform the global business
• Coach and follow up with all managers within the store to ensure that customer service, operational and visual merchandising standards are met and maintained
• Develop an in-store leadership team through the leadership develop program and other training opportunities
• Through the in-store leadership team, manage the entire store team and ensure that the team is trained on product knowledge and the history and heritage of Levi Strauss & Company
• Ensure that all communication from LS&Co. is cascaded to the entire store team
• Ensure the successful implementation of Levi's® Stores customer service and sales philosophies
• Meet daily established store sales and performance goals by modeling sales performance, setting goals, and coaching the store team
• Provide leadership by training employees and assigning tasks
• Set and enforce performance standards
• Direct all efforts around employee recruiting and selection, management, evaluation and the retention of top talent
• Be an example of operational excellence
• Pilot new programs as directed by the Home Office
• Identify trends, evaluate processes and recommend programs that increase sales and achieve operational excellence
• Ensure the administration of Levi's® Stores loss prevention, inventory control and safety and security programs
• Ensure control is maintained over all company assets and merchandise within the store including cash and inventory and enforce fire codes and personal safety rules
• Manage payroll for the store
• Recommend merchandise replenishment plans based on store capacities and sell through
• Recommend new products to positively impact sales
• Maintain store appearance following Levi's® Stores visual presentation standards and general housekeeping procedures
• Recruit and increase business by implementing relationship marketing through retail promotional activities and community involvement
• Participate in District Manager regional and company conference calls and meetings/events

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (9+ years of combined college education and work experience may be substituted for a degree)
• Minimum 7 years of retail management experience including 3+ years retail management experience in a high volume setting
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Retail business analytics
• Empower the management team and the development of the store team
• Excellent time and project management skills

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 40% off regular-price merchandise

Levi Strauss & Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to using the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Minorities, females, people with disabilities and vetera