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Store Manager: Rent the Runway (Pop Up)

Leap, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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About the Role We are seeking an innovative and results-driven

Store Manager

for our

Rent the Runway

boutique powered by the Leap Platform, coming to

The Del Amo Fashion Center, October 20th, 2025 to November 25, 2025 .

You will lead with a strategic mindset, developing and executing plans that drive sales, enhance customer interactions, and strengthen community ties. A key part of this role is recruiting and developing a high-performing team through thoughtful hiring, coaching, and performance management. You’ll foster a collaborative, goal-oriented environment by setting clear expectations and leading by example.

Operational excellence is at the core of this position. You will ensure brand standards are met across all areas of store operations, including visual merchandising, cleanliness, inventory management, and shipment processing. The ideal candidate thrives in an independent, fast-paced retail environment and is confident in managing daily operations such as opening/closing procedures, team scheduling, and payroll accuracy.

Responsibilities

Lead with a strategic mindset to drive sales, enhance customer interactions, and strengthen community ties.

Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team; set clear expectations and lead by example.

Maintain operational excellence across visual standards, cleanliness, inventory management, and shipment processing.

Manage opening/closing procedures, team scheduling, and payroll accuracy.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Proven experience in retail or customer service, ideally within boutique, premium, or lifestyle brands, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and cultivating long-term client relationships.

Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret key performance metrics, identify trends, and adapt strategies to drive store performance and profitability.

Demonstrated ability to deliver personalized service and build authentic client connections that reflect the brand’s values and enhance loyalty.

Lead a proactive talent strategy through recruiting, networking, and succession planning to build strong pipelines and ensure long-term team stability.

Ensure operational excellence across scheduling, payroll, inventory management, visual standards, and policy compliance to drive consistent store performance.

Proficiency with digital tools such as Shopify, Endear, Slack, and Google Workspace to support business operations, client engagement, and team communication.

Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel as needed.

Ability to actively lead on the sales floor, including standing, walking, using ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Must be 18+ years of age

Annual Pay Range : 70k to 80k. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications.

Interpersonal Skills

Inspirational Leadership: Coaches and empowers others through hands-on leadership and consistent feedback.

Customer-Obsessed: Prioritizes service excellence and leads by example in creating memorable, personalized client experiences.

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Thrives in fast-paced, ever-changing environments with a focus on adaptability and innovation.

Collaborative Communicator: Builds trust across teams and communicates effectively to drive alignment and results.

Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and warmth in all interactions.

Detail-Oriented: Ensures all operational and brand standards are executed with accuracy and precision.

Brand Expert: Possesses deep knowledge of product materials, craftsmanship, and brand story to enrich the client experience and empower the team to sell with confidence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Sales & Profitability: Meets and exceeds store sales targets, driving results in conversion, AOV, and UPT.

Client Engagement: Achieves high Net Promoter Scores and positive reviews.

Operational Compliance: Maintains inventory accuracy, visual standards, and procedural excellence.

Team Retention & Development: Builds a loyal, engaged team through proactive coaching and recognition.

About Leap The Leap platform powers insight-driven retail stores for modern brands, delivering superior performance with minimized risk. We manage 100+ stores across the country, proudly partnering with brands such as Billy Reid, Frankies Bikinis, Grown Brilliance, Malbon Golf, MZ Wallace, Paper Planes, Ring Concierge, SET and many others. To hear more about our platform directly from our CEO, this information is available on our site.

Leap offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes:

Commission Eligible

Access to company perks (commuter benefits, employee discounts at Leap stores, employee referral bonus)

Employee Assistance Program

Leap celebrates diversity and is committed to maintaining a safe, rewarding and inclusive environment where Leapers thrive individually and as a team. We value age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, veteran status, gender identity, and other differences as part of our culture.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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