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Sales Manager - Block 37
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AKIRA Founded in 2002 with our first women’s boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at shopAKIRA.com. 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 acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing to achieve both personal and 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 and 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 Diversity & Inclusion
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. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and can contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Benefits & Perks
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Job Type & Compensation
Full Time. Starting pay for this position is $49,000‑$58,000 annually, and may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Sales Manager - Block 37
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AKIRA Founded in 2002 with our first women’s boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at shopAKIRA.com. 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 acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing to achieve both personal and 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 and 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 Diversity & Inclusion
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. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and can contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Benefits & Perks
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Job Type & Compensation
Full Time. Starting pay for this position is $49,000‑$58,000 annually, and may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.
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