Store Manager - Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a diversified lifestyle apparel company known for its extensive portfolio of over 40 nationally and internationally recognized brands. Established as a leader in menswear, Perry Ellis International operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owning and licensing a wide range of brands such as Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. These brands span various fashion categories, catering to different tastes, occasions, and demographics. The company leverages licensing agreements with renowned partners including Nike® for swimwear and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel, further enriching its market presence and product offerings.

Perry Ellis is distinguished as a menswear designer and retail chain with a focus on tailored apparel ranging from suits to casual wear and accessories. The company prides itself on a culture imbued with passion and optimism, encouraging its workforce and customers to live life to the fullest. This ethos is intricately woven into the fabric of the company, reflected not only in its brand identity but in every piece of apparel and accessory it produces.

The Store Manager position at Perry Ellis International plays a pivotal role in spearheading the successful daily operation of retail stores. This full-time leadership role is responsible for driving all store activities to meet or exceed financial goals, optimize customer satisfaction, and uphold brand standards. The Store Manager takes ownership of key facets including sales and profit targets, human resources functions like team development and retention, payroll and cost control, loss prevention strategies, and merchandise presentation standards.

In this leadership capacity, the Store Manager is expected to serve as a role model, prioritizing customer experience by addressing complaints and needs with empathy and professionalism. Achieving high scores on secret shopper evaluations and demonstrating in-depth product knowledge are critical components of the role. Additionally, the manager is charged with aligning the store’s strategic execution with corporate and district directives, analyzing financial and inventory reports to drive profitability, and educating the team on pertinent trends and opportunities.

Operationally, the Store Manager oversees staffing, workflow prioritization, compliance with company policies, store appearance, and asset protection. This role requires active engagement in recruitment, training, coaching, and motivating staff, fostering a respectful and high-performing team atmosphere. The manager must effectively govern loss prevention efforts and communicate any incidents promptly to district leadership.

Visual merchandising and brand integrity are also under the Store Manager’s supervision. They ensure adherence to visual guidelines, timely execution of planograms, and clear articulation of the brand's position to the team, guaranteeing that merchandise presentation optimizes customer appeal and sales potential.

Ultimately, Perry Ellis International seeks a Store Manager capable of leading through change, managing conflicts constructively, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring legal compliance across all employment practices. Candidates with strong leadership, communication, organizational, and business analysis skills, coupled with a positive, customer-focused attitude and retail management experience, are ideal for this role.

This position offers competitive benefits including employee discounts, paid vacation and personal time, comprehensive medical and dental healthcare plans, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Perry Ellis International is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.