Store Manager
About AKIRA :
In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ 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 accessible 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.
Overview :
AKIRA Store 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! By leading by example and thinking & acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing from achieving their personal & store goals.
Over time, a store takes on the personality of the manager. It’s either getting stronger or weaker every day. The change is imperceptible from day to day, but over a multi-month period, the results become obvious.
AKIRA managers are the best in any business.
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 standards
Upholding and enforcing all AKIRA 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
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
Benefits and Perks :
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA / HSA, 401(k), and employee discount.
We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.
At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first-class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community.
This is deeply rooted in our company's principles, culture, and fashion. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences.
Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.
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