Store Sales Manager

Overview In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company. New Store Opening May/June 2026. Position: Store Sales Manager Position Overview AKIRA Sales Managers are fanatical salespeople, goal-driven & servant leaders. They ensure that our customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. We live to make our customers look & feel good! They relentlessly hire & train to ensure their store has top-notch talent! Through leading by example and thinking & acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing to achieve their personal & store goals. Responsibilities Recruiting, interviewing, & hiring new employees & managers Training, developing, & retaining top-notch employees & managers Developing & maintaining a high store morale Reinforcing & improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of selling Delivering in the moment & written feedback Acting as a supreme motivator for employees & managers Ensuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA's standards Upholding and enforcing all of AKIRA's policies Achieving & surpassing individual sales goals Achieving & surpassing the store's daily, weekly, & monthly sales goals Leading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA's culture, & code of conduct through our 4 principles Requirements Passion for fashion Fanatical work ethic Strong Leadership skills Excellent communication & organizational skills High motivation and an appropriate sense of urgency Minimum of 1 year experience in retail management Ability to supervise, motivate, & direct employees effectively Ability to adapt well to new direction and embrace change In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising & customer service In-depth knowledge of store operations including: inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, & store budget preparation Ability to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, where being hands-on is critical to our store's success Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish & sustain strong relationships with employees & managers Physical Requirements Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift Benefits And Perks AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We’re committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities. Compensation: At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process. Job Type: Full Time At AKIRA, we believe in breaking down the barriers of the traditional retail experience and embracing the individuality of both our team and our clients. We’re on the lookout for extraordinary individuals who thrive on creativity, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what\'s possible. Join our team and become part of a culture that values diversity, fosters personal growth, and encourages out-of-the-box thinking. #J-18808-Ljbffr