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Sales Manager - West County
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About AKIRA In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has expanded to over 35 stores across the United States and a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is positioned for sustained growth as it builds a nationally recognized brand. The culture is centered on fanatical, obsessive attention to the consumer’s needs and desires, and the core principle for all employees is to act and think like an owner.
Position: Store Sales Manager Overview AKIRA Sales Managers are fanatical salespeople, goal‑driven servant leaders who ensure customers are styled by experts who live and breathe fashion. They hire, train, and retain top talent, lead by example, and strive to achieve personal and store goals while embodying AKIRA’s culture and code of conduct.
Responsibilities
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new employees and managers
Training, developing, and retaining top‑notch employees and managers
Developing and maintaining high store morale
Reinforcing and improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of selling
Delivering in‑the‑moment and written feedback
Acting as a supreme motivator for employees and managers
Ensuring store operations and visual presentation meet AKIRA's standards
Upholding and enforcing all of AKIRA's policies
Achieving and surpassing individual sales goals
Achieving and surpassing the store’s daily, weekly, and 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 and organizational skills
High motivation and an appropriate sense of urgency
Minimum of 1 year experience in retail management
Ability to supervise, motivate, and direct employees effectively
Ability to adapt well to new direction and embrace change
In‑depth knowledge of visual merchandising and customer service
In‑depth knowledge of store operations including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, and 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 and sustain strong relationships with employees and managers
Physical Requirements
Move product, supplies, and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs based on role needs
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, including a 10‑12 hour shift
Diversity & Inclusion AKIRA believes that treating everyone in a first‑class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and community. We continuously strive to cultivate a workplace where employees feel a sense of belonging and can contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences.
Benefits and Perks AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, pet, life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, flex transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. AKIRA’s dynamic culture and the opportunity to make an impact are key attractions for prospective team members.
Job Type Full Time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Sales Manager - West County
role at
AKIRA
About AKIRA In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has expanded to over 35 stores across the United States and a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is positioned for sustained growth as it builds a nationally recognized brand. The culture is centered on fanatical, obsessive attention to the consumer’s needs and desires, and the core principle for all employees is to act and think like an owner.
Position: Store Sales Manager Overview AKIRA Sales Managers are fanatical salespeople, goal‑driven servant leaders who ensure customers are styled by experts who live and breathe fashion. They hire, train, and retain top talent, lead by example, and strive to achieve personal and store goals while embodying AKIRA’s culture and code of conduct.
Responsibilities
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new employees and managers
Training, developing, and retaining top‑notch employees and managers
Developing and maintaining high store morale
Reinforcing and improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of selling
Delivering in‑the‑moment and written feedback
Acting as a supreme motivator for employees and managers
Ensuring store operations and visual presentation meet AKIRA's standards
Upholding and enforcing all of AKIRA's policies
Achieving and surpassing individual sales goals
Achieving and surpassing the store’s daily, weekly, and 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 and organizational skills
High motivation and an appropriate sense of urgency
Minimum of 1 year experience in retail management
Ability to supervise, motivate, and direct employees effectively
Ability to adapt well to new direction and embrace change
In‑depth knowledge of visual merchandising and customer service
In‑depth knowledge of store operations including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, and 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 and sustain strong relationships with employees and managers
Physical Requirements
Move product, supplies, and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs based on role needs
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, including a 10‑12 hour shift
Diversity & Inclusion AKIRA believes that treating everyone in a first‑class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and community. We continuously strive to cultivate a workplace where employees feel a sense of belonging and can contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences.
Benefits and Perks AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, pet, life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, flex transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. AKIRA’s dynamic culture and the opportunity to make an impact are key attractions for prospective team members.
Job Type Full Time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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