Retail Junior Store Manager

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The Resale Revolution Starts With You! Every great team is led by an inspired and passionate leader. As a Junior Store Manager, you will oversee store operations and bring our brand promise to life: to offer a fun, fashion-centered, and affordable shopping experience to our communities. Junior Store Managers are committed to helping drive Crossroads' values- creating an inclusive environment where all feel welcome to enjoy a second-hand shopping and selling experience.

When you join Crossroads, you are joining the sustainable fashion movement and reshaping fashion culture. And you aren't just impacting the planet's future- you are impacting your own.

You'll learn how to run a second-hand business you'll embody an entrepreneurial spirit- learning everything from buying, merchandising and inventory practices to gaining and maintaining the trust of a customer base who has been devoted since day one.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years as high level Assistant Manager or lead manager of a fashion retail store
• Extraordinary people and customer service skills
• A love and thorough understanding of fashion, labels and trends
• Experience hiring and managing staff in a fast-paced, busy environment
• A proven track record of professionalism and career-growth
• The desire to work for an eco-conscious green company
• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees, including staff development

You Are:

• Hands-on. The ideal Crossroads manager loves being on the sales floor to motivate, coach, and help their team succeed!
• A Talent Scout. You are able to recognize, draw in, and motivate talented individuals to your team.
• Emotionally Intelligent. You would describe yourself as resilient, a great communicator, and exceptional at team-building.
• Authentic. You are your unique self! You'll enjoy working with our diverse teams and leaders, who care about fostering an environment of development, creativity, and authenticity.
• Fashion-focused. You eat, breathe, and sleep style. Fashion is life.
• Adaptable. You feel comfortable adjusting to changing circumstances and encourage your teammates to do the same. We problem-solve together!
• People-first. You are energized by people. You radiate kindness and positivity! You understand your impact and are someone who uplifts others.
• A Trainer. You enjoy explaining how things work and have patience when teaching others.
• Business-minded. You'll develop business strategies to grow your customer base, increase store traffic and optimize sales.

You Will:

• Engage. You get to meet new people, every day! Lead by example greeting each customer with a smile and welcome them to our store. Create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive environment to shop and work in.
• Prioritize + Delegate. There will be a lot coming your way from running breaks to noticing lines- you'll need to use your team to get everything done and run the store like a well-oiled machine!
• Be Customer-focused. You will guide your team to help customers learn how we work and try selling to us! Each customer has different needs and it's up to your team to help them out.
• Be a Mentor and Coach. You'll guide your team members in developing their skills using our training tools and growth plans. Your goal is to support your team!
• Be Transparent. Have clear and consistent communication with your manager - partnership is a cornerstone of our leadership philosophy- two heads are better than one!
• Be a Problem-solver. You enjoy finding creative ways to enhance customer experience, employee engagement and overall store performance.
• Have Integrity. You will act with integrity in words and actions- do the right thing and do it right, even when it's difficult.
• Be Compassionate. You will embody our core values of service, inclusion, and education. It's important that we connect with all customers and try our best to help them.
• Be Reliable. You will show up to work on time and ready to go!
• Be Flexible. You understand that needs change and evolve throughout the day- you know how to support your team and customer as needed.

Perks

Health + Wellbeing

• Support your physical + mental health. We care about our employees' wellbeing and offer a mental health day in addition to sick PTO.
• Prioritize wellness for all. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for ALL employees who work at least 20 hours a week!

Work/Life Harmony

• Encourage you to live your best life by taking vacation time!
• Offer you a set schedule with Sundays and Mondays off.
• Give you time to enjoy the holidays. You will receive 6 paid holidays per year.
• Encourage work/life balance. We offer flexible scheduling so that you can meet work & life needs!

Financial Health

• Contribute to your 401(k). Free money? We'll match up to 4% of your contribution as soon as you enroll and an additional discretionary 2% at year-end! We offer both a Roth and traditional 401(k).
• Reward you with a quarterly bonus based on your performance.
• Offer a generous discount on all merchandise including luxury consignment pieces- shop where you work!
• Be Transparent. We have clear pay ranges and always advertise pay for positions. We believe in pay equity.
• Offer Earned Wage Access. Need money before payday? You'll be able to access pay as you earn it through our partner app ZayZoon
• Contribute to Commuter Benefits. Take public transit? We'll contribute and match a portion of your commuter account monthly.

Growth + Development

• Create a community with you. You'll travel twice a year to meet with your peers in-person to learn, celebrate, and collaborate with other leaders.
• Let you take the lead. We offer clear paths for growth and ongoing professional development that are straightforward and attainable.
• Celebrate with you. We'll provide you with many opportunities to bond with your team as you celebrate successes together.
• Equip you with the tools to be successful. As you onboard & throughout your career, our training programs will set you up to win.

About Crossroads

One of the first companies to pioneer secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail, Crossroads Trading has been buying, selling, and consigning name brand and designer clothing in a friendly, fun, and fashionable atmosphere since 1991. Since opening the doors of its first location in the heart of San Francisco's Fillmore District, Crossroads has expanded over time to 38 retail locations spanning Northern and Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, New York, and Houston. And in recent years, we have added Sell-By-Mail and Concierge programs to provide convenient new ways for fashionable and eco-conscious customers to sell their gently used clothing. Crossroads has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue, and LA Mag, and is widely recognized as an industry leader in the 'resale revolution.'

If you like sustainability, fashion, and working in a fun, positive environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! #LP123

Our Mission & Values

Who We Are

Crossroads Trading has been a leader in the resale fashion industry since 1991. We have brick and mortar locations nationwide where we buy, sell and trade