Store Manager - East St. Louis, IL

Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines that pride themselves on their impeccable customer service, strong customer loyalty, and fashion forward apparel. The company has been privately held and debt free since 1935. Since 1980 Rainbow has grown from 32 locations to currently 1100 stores nationally. Rainbow USA is a progressive and rapidly growing retail organization that consistently thrives to open 60 retail store locations each year.

Looking for Career Growth? 60 Stores a year means 4-5 NEW Districts and 1 NEW Region a year.

We are seeking friendly, high energy, customer oriented, fashion forward managers with a retail background to join our winning team!

Job Summary:

Store Manager - Create and promote a friendly, professional environment with customers, supervisors, and co-workers. Maximize store volume in accordance with all store and Company goals, policies, procedures, etc. Recruit, interview, select and hire store associates. Recommend associates for promotion and salary adjustments. Recommend underperforming associates for performance improvement, discipline and/or termination. Ensure customer service is being maintained throughout the business day. Maintain an orderly system for planning, coordination, follow-through and completion of tasks, which result in the achievement of store and Company goals. Ability to understand priorities and the sense of urgency of the business, adjusting directions/scheduling when necessary to meet store needs and the demands of the business. Ensure the store maintains excellent visual presentation at all times, by presenting a fashion statement throughout the store. Ensure proper scheduling, within payroll budgets, floor coverage and floor management to maximize store volume. Implement and follow all loss prevention procedures to minimize store shrinkage. 3+ years previous store management experience, in a women's apparel specialty store is required.

Skills Required:

• Excellent ability to train and motivate staff
• Able to handle multi-tasks
• Friendly and courteous with a positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to organize and prioritize work
• Must be punctual
• Must be organized
• Must have great attention to detail
• Must be a team-player

We offer great compensation and benefits package, and room for professional growth and development.