AKIRA
Sales Manager
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 sales people, goal‑driven & servant leaders. They ensure customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. 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. Benefits And Perks
Competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k) Employee discount Internal development and career enrichment opportunities Job Type
Full Time – Starting pay $48,000 – $60,000 annually, may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time
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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 sales people, goal‑driven & servant leaders. They ensure customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. 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. Benefits And Perks
Competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k) Employee discount Internal development and career enrichment opportunities Job Type
Full Time – Starting pay $48,000 – $60,000 annually, may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time
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