Jockey is seeking an Area Manager for our 4 New Jersey stores to provide leadership and direction to multiple store locations, including base store (Home Store) and partner stores (assigned stores), in the areas of key business metrics, sales and profitability, payroll cost control, merchandising, selling and customer service, recruiting, selecting, training, coaching and developing staff.
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. As a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort, our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.
We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?
We are seeking an Area Manager to provide leadership and direction to multiple store locations, including base store (primary or home store) and partner stores (assigned stores), in the areas of key business metrics, sales and profitability, payroll cost control, merchandising, selling and customer service, recruiting, selecting, training, coaching and developing staff.
Essential FunctionsResponsible for all aspects of Base Store management including:

• Driving all aspects of store level sales and profitability.
• Recruit, select and train a team of qualified, dedicated and professional store associates based on established core competencies.
• Lead and inspire store team through effective coaching and performance management; develop key staff members for expanded roles in the organization.
• Maintain all standards of store operations including visual presentation, security, inventory control, human resources, expense control and operational policies and procedures.
• Consistently and accurately plan appropriate staffing levels in order to maximize sales and minimize expense.
• Create and maintain a professional relationship with all landlord and mall management representatives; attend meetings and coordinate participation in all relevant store level marketing.
• Manage the execution and adherence to all corporate policies and development programs
• Provide Partner Store managers with appropriate coaching, feedback and developmental support needed to create a high-performance store sales and management team. Work with store managers on all aspects of recruiting, selection and training of new associates.
• Lead and inspire Partner Store managers in developing key staff members for expanded roles in the organization.
• Visit each Partner Store a minimum of two times per month for the purpose of reviewing and providing feedback regarding all aspects of store operation including staffing, selling skills, payroll planning, merchandising, stock management, expense management, human resources, safety and security, and operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure all Company prescribed standards are met and adhered to in Partner Stores.
• Review key performance metrics of all Partner Stores during every store visit in order to identify problems, concerns and opportunities; coach Partner Store management in implementing solutions.
• Drive the implementation of Company wide programs and initiatives (e.g., labor planning) in Partner Stores.
• Responsible for Base Store and Partner Stores sales and profit achievement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of retail store management experience required; preferably multi-store and volume of at least $2 million.
• 3-5 years of proven leadership experience required.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven experience in attracting, developing and retaining strong talent.
• Ability to move effectively throughout the store 75% of time.

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), educational support, fitness club discounts, employee discounts and Rewards, a business casual work environment, and exciting career growth opportunities!
Jockey’s culture reflects the values of our leadership. Success is achieved through hard work, mutual respect, and offering consumers products with striking quality and style from a brand they trust. Jockey associates and Jockey products are the genuine article. Retail is where the Jockey Lifestyle Brand meets the community. We were just named one of the Dave Thomas’ Foundation’s top Adoption-Friendly employers. Our non-profit 501c(3) Jockey Being Family