Store Manager

If you are a current Carter’s employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carter’s Careers As a Store Manager, you and the team you lead will be the first face of the brand for growing families. You will congratulate new parents and grandparents, introduce them to our baby essentials, help prepare them for the first day of school, and support every milestone on their parenting journey. We look for a leader who fosters an inclusive environment, values team talents, and continuously educates themselves and their staff on product styles, features, and benefits. Benefits we love: Schedules that fit your life and allow you to balance work and personal commitments. Health and mental health benefits, a 30% discount on our brands, referral bonuses, and more. Advance Your Program – tuition‑free GED or bachelor’s degree, or English as a second language. Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, charitable matching gifts, and other benefits. Opportunities to develop professionally and personally through training and career progression programs. What you’ll do: Build a talent pipeline through networking and recruiting; develop succession plans by training and developing your team. Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment and encourage employee engagement. Lead leaders through direction, delegation, and development. Create a genuine customer focus on the sales floor by leading and directing the Leader on Duty program. Welcome customers with a warm greeting, provide assistance with product styles and features, and build loyalty through the Loyalty programs. Execute company direction on merchandising and operations; manage payroll and budgets. Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identify behaviors to drive results. Integrate an omnichannel experience and ensure teams are trained on available tools. Reduce loss through consistent customer service, education, and operational controls. Qualities we’d love in a candidate: Positive, solutions‑oriented mindset. Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficient computer and technology skills (Outlook, Excel, web navigation, etc.). Minimum of 3 years of retail or related management experience, leading direct reports. High school diploma or GED. Physical Requirements Lift 40 pounds as needed, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Stand or walk for extended periods of time; climb up and down a ladder. Provide availability that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a minimum of two closing shifts a week. Carter’s for all We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Carter's does not use AI to make any hiring decision. Applications will be accepted until at least 7 days after the posting date. This job description is not all‑inclusive; duties may change or be reassigned at management discretion, and the employee may be required to perform duties not listed here. Carter’s may reasonably alter duties, responsibilities, job title, and location. Compensation for this position ranges from $26.50 - $35.25 per hour based on experience and location. Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carters Inc.