Store Leader

Grand Rapids, 3665 28TH ST SE STE 250, GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM Position Location: Department: D2C Reports To: District Leader Job Classification: On-site FLSA Status: Exempt Hiring Range: $65,700 -$85,400 based on experience Inspired by Hard Work In everything we do, we honor the hardworking legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We drive innovation by finding new, better ways to achieve success. We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We build lasting customer relationships by delivering solutions that prioritize their needs. Above all, we believe actions speak louder than words—because we are worn by the hardest-working people of all. Associate Responsibilities Cultivate an environment of genuine consumer connection by being highly focused on delivering exceptional consumer experiences that are engaging, efficient, and personalized. Bringing to life the ultimate retail consumer experience. Responsible for translating the Carhartt story at the retail store level by executing on consumer experience program initiatives, Visual Merchandising and Visual Standards. Lead Associate Engagement by fostering a positive, collaborative team environment where associates can bring their best to work each and every day. Develop, train, coach and provide feedback to all leaders and associates utilizing appropriate performance and talent management tools, ensuring positive growth throughout their associate journey. Analyze local market trends ensure all data relevant to operations is analyzed; including product information (mix, trends, needs) local competition, local wages, events, etc. Analyze, develop and execute revenue building strategies to achieve and exceed, store sales goals, performance metrics and consumer expectations and adjust as needed. Collaborate with key internal partners to lead timely and effective execution of store controls and operating standards (including policy and procedure administration) while assuming responsibility for the stores profitability and the team's safety. Develop and foster external partnerships for the benefit of the store. Engage with local community and encourage associates to bring forth ideas to continue to grow brand awareness through events and volunteer opportunities. Develop and implement proactive recruitment strategies to ensure proper year-round staffing levels. Ensure continuous use of talent identification processes to build a strong internal bench, maintain a network of great candidates, hire exceptional people, and create personalized succession paths. Ownership of individual development and professional growth. Required Education Bachelor's or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of retail management experience required - store manager experience preferred. Sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, store budget preparation and loss prevention. Experience in staffing, coaching, counseling, training and development. Excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills. Exceptional team and collaboration skills. PC Skills: POS Systems and Microsoft Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Typical retail environment; store setting. Extended periods of time standing, typing on a computer is required. Moderate Lifting (30-40 lbs) Retail hours. National travel required (up to 20%). This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities. Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace. #LI-Onsite We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee. Grand Rapids, 3665 28TH ST SE STE 250, GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr Carhartt