Store Director Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

The Role:

As a Store DIrector, you are a charismatic leader with exceptional service and sales acumen. Reporting into the Multi Site Leader you will drive the growth and awareness of Mejuri in your store and market. You are passionate about leading teams and recognize the importance of leading by example, building motivation, and creating an environment that demonstrates the Mejuri values. You are the ultimate ambassador of the Mejuri brand; accountable for creating a highly productive store environment in which we exceed customer expectations, and create an engaging and inclusive environment where employees are motivated and supported to do their best. You reflect and celebrate milestones with your team and are focused on how to continue to grow & develop your team members focused on a high level of engagement. You will manage and provide oversight on all aspects of profit, customer, people, merchandising and operations in your store, partnering with various cross-functionals to exceed targets.

Customer:

• Revenue & Profitability: Responsible for the financial health and profitability of your store, driving revenue and exceeding targets.
• STACK: Lead by example and validate the quality of the in-store customer experience by communicating, training, and upholding expectations on the team on Mejuri's customer service model.
• STACK Leadership: Maximize results and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), by driving own performance as well as the performance and engagement of the team
• Experiences: Ensure positive customer experience and promotion of services offerings including piercing, engraving, and other offerings.
• KPIs: Revenue results, STACK segment success, NPS, CVR, OPH, SPH

Operations:

• Inventory: Partner with Operations teams to hold successful inventory & cycle counts on a monthly basis, ensuring teams have proper technology in place and troubleshooting guidance where needed.
• Order Fulfillment: Manage the back of house flow to support in-store sales, phone sales or BOPIS, ensuring efficiency with packaging and order delivery standards.
• Storage & Organization: Maintain organizational integrity of our BOH up to and including display inventory and sellable inventory, packaging, and all supplies.
• Systems & Technology: Proficient in using point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, and other retail technology.
• Supplies: Maintain organizational integrity of our BOH up to and including store supplies such as display inventory, sellable inventory and packaging.
• Shrink: Accountable for mitigating internal, external and administrative loss of product.
• Escalations: Identify and escalate opportunities, gaps, risks and roadblocks with urgency and partner as needed with cross functional teams to resolve.
• KPIs: Shrink, EBITDA,  IS Receiving Time (24 Hours), Time to Pack, Inventory Accuracy

Merchandising:

• Merchandising: Ensure Mejuri brand standards of visual presentation, cleanliness and functionality
• Assortment & Replenishment: Monitor assortment performance to create a productive sales environment and determine action steps to improve sell-through
• Campaigns: Oversee implementation and maintenance of all retail campaign signage and windows in your location.
• Fixtures & Maintenance: Validate the integrity of all display forms, graphics, furniture, and decor items to manage costs and propel the brand, notifying appropriate teams when display tools are missing or damaged.
• Visual Standards: Coach and inform all store team members on updates or changes to Visual Merchandising standard practices.
• Escalations: Flag, identify and action any inefficiencies
• KPIs: Sku Representation, Flagship Visual Execution (Timeliness & Accuracy)

People:

• Planning: Ensure that we have the right people in the right positions at the right time and in the right quantities across your stores
• Hiring: Own the sourcing, assessment, and selection of talent to build the infrastructure necessary to sustain and grow your business
• Onboarding: Validate and participate in the successful integration of new talent to our store teams.
• Training: Validate that team members are completing required instructor-led, on the job and self study trainings.
• Scheduling: Ensure that store schedules are supported with high quality and accurate inputs and uphold the standards of responsible live-week management
• Assessing: Validate the regular and accurate assessment of our people against performance review criteria and KPIs.
• Engaging: Build healthy relationships with our people and establish a positive and engaging work environment.
• Employee Relations: Adhere to and validate our compliance practices and partner with People Operations to resolve escalations as they arise
• KPIs: Vacancy Rate, Employee Engagement, Turnover , Training Completion Compliance

What you'll bring to the team:

• Experience in high-volume retail environment.
• Understanding of local market and requirements relevant to new store openings.
• Financial management experience with success in driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data, managing payroll budgets, and controlling expenses.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with a track record of attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, swiftly adapting to change, and leading others through the fast paced environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of service excellence in a consumer environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Deep local knowledge and informed of trends in retail, you're well connected, and you know how to navigate and grow your network to get the introductions you need.
• Desire to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment-you understand the importance of experimentation and iteration.
• Bonus: You have opened a store from scratch.
• Bonus: You have worked at a start-up or fast growing company.

Benefits at Mejuri:

• US & CA ONLY: Comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health coverage, designed with flexibility, inclusivity & reproductive health in mind.
• US ONLY: Opportunity to utilize 401(k) & commuter benefits plans.
• UK ONLY: Comprehensive medical benefits including PMI, Cashplan, and Pension program
• Paid time off - inclusive of vacation and sick days.
• 4 months of 80% parental leave salary top-up and personalized return to work plans.
• Monthly retail bonus program.
• Equity program - own a piece of the company and share in our growth.
• Regular feedback via performance reviews.
• A robust in-house retail learning program
• Generous product discount!

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Looking for the perfect next opportunity is a big decision. Mejuri recognizes the importance of pay transparency when it comes to salary ranges as it empowers individuals through the hiring process and supports them in making an informed decision. This role currently has a base pay range of $100,000 - $120,000 per annum based on a candidate's experience and qualifications.