Retail Area Manager - Long Island/Connecticut

JOB DESCRIPTION

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 170 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, and Beyond Yoga.®.

We are looking for an Area Manager who will be a strategist, developer, coach, and solid operator. You are comfortable and excel at identifying solutions. It is necessary you have the desire to help bring our fashion to the future while maintaining the integrity of our brand's past. Reporting to the District Manager, the purpose of this position will be to direct and lead strategies for a group of stores to achieve financial growth and sustained brand equity.

About the Job

•Guide profitable sales and meet store financial plans through decisions to accomplish essential performance goals in partnership with District Manager to align with company priorities and values

•Develop and flex business strategies, plans, and growth across all categories; communicate goals to the team, track performance to exceed established sales and performance goals daily

•Manage strategic planning and execution of company programs and pilots

•Demonstrate execution of all performance management tools, including annual performance review, to set expectations, coach and contribute to an environment that encourages engagement, retention and talent. Create development plans for continued growth of talent in the organization; participate in area staffing activities, including candidate interviewing; Make hiring, pay and termination decisions for management positions

•Manage management performance and provide frequent coaching and performance feedback; address performance issues

•Understand and comply with all Levi's® Stores policy, procedure, and programs

•Conduct store visits with the Store Managers to evaluate business opportunities to improve sales growth, profitability and service; adapt to business conditions based on sales data and store controls

•Provide leadership and direct the teams in prioritizing responsibilities, ensuring adherence to best practices.

•Communicate with team to align and help guide strategy, create environment that encourages engagement and change management

•Resolve consumer concerns in a manner consistent with company policy and with consumer satisfaction in mind. Partner with District Manager on elevated consumer issues; communicate and train on how the new process enables consumer experience, improves operations, and boosts company performance

•Ensure required tasks are completed by personally contributing and giving direction to other team members
 

About You

•Enjoy being busy and juggling multiple tasks, accomplishing multiple tasks

•You are a collaborative role model exhibiting behaviors aligned with company culture of inclusion and belonging.

•You enjoy learning new tools and programs

•Ability to work a schedule that meets company needs, including on occasion, evening, weekend and holidays

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and constant standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending carrying items, and reaching overhead; comfortable climbing ladders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

•8+ years progressive retail leadership experience and 5+ years of proven experience in store management position

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 60% off regular-price merchandise

•Paid Family Leave

The salary range for this role is $90,700 – $120,900 – 151,100. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.  

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