Japanese Bilingual Store Manager

Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Store Manager Location: Edgewater, NJ Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm (5d/w Shift schedule) Classification: Exempt, direct-hire, full-time An established and internationally recognized retail company is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Store Manager for its Edgewater, NJ location. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced retail leader who has a proven track record of supervising and developing team members, driving store performance, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily store operations, guiding staff performance, managing workflow, and ensuring operational excellence across all functions. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on people management experience, including coaching, training, performance oversight, and fostering a positive, accountable team culture. The company offers a stable and well‑structured operational environment backed by a strong global brand. With established systems, clear corporate support, and a solid customer base, the store is well‑positioned within the local community and is known for its high‑quality service and trusted reputation. This role is ideal for a motivated retail professional seeking long‑term career growth. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Open and close the store while maintaining a safe environment for both customers and staff. Manage store staff: assign duties, create schedules, and provide training and support. Monitor and manage inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, and coordinate internally to ensure product availability. Foster a positive and engaging store culture aligned with the company's core values. Ensure a seamless and consistently excellent customer service experience. Plan and implement promotional campaigns and in‑store displays. Prepare and analyze sales reports; participate in management meetings. Address and resolve customer issues, including complaints and return requests. Assist with HR‑related tasks such as vacation tracking and payroll support. Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Executive. Qualifications Must be able to speak, read, and write Japanese at a fluent/business level. Minimum of 3 years of Retail Store Management/Lead experience required. Basic – Intermediate MS Office skills required. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Vacation, 401K, and employee discount. The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E‑Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staffmark Group