General Manager

Company: Banana Republic
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUT BANANA REPUBLIC

Banana Republic was founded with an explorer's spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.
We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities. And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries. Sound like you? Join us for the adventure of what's next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will set the tone for the store team and help bring our brand to life for our customers and employees. Your leadership role is critical in supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals and drive profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store, including; customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. Through collaboration with your leadership team, your goal is to teach others and coach behaviors to cultivate a high performing team that meets or exceeds goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Recruit, hire and develop people to drive a culture of high performance and engagement
Accountable for team performance through teaching, coaching and providing meaningful feedback to build capabilities
Support strategies and processes using a customer centric mindset to deliver results, drive store sales, and maximize efficiencies and productivity
Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape
Promote community involvement
Adapt team priorities to respond to customer and business partner needs
Provide front line supervision to an operational, service or administrative team

WHO YOU ARE

Provides clear and direct communication of expectations and gives feedback while listening to learn in order to unlock personal and business results
Ability to lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring
Proven ability to organize and utilize time management and prioritization skills to effectively manage multiple tasks in an environment with competing demands
Strength in driving metrics to deliver results that will meet or exceed business goals
Able to travel as required

BENEFITS AT BANANA REPUBLIC

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*

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