Store Manager - Soma

Chico's FAS, Inc. is a prominent retail company renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and cultivating an inclusive and engaging work environment. As a leading fashion retailer, Chico's FAS operates multiple well-known brands dedicated to providing stylish and high-quality apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products for diverse customers. The company prides itself on its strong cultural values, emphasizing customer focus, trust, engagement, and consistent delivery of results through high-performing teams.

The role of Store Manager at Chico's FAS is integral to the organization's success, as it involves creating and maintaining an environment that promotes an inclusive culture with equitable opportunities for associates and an elevated experience for customers. The Store Manager plays a leadership role that drives the store's overall goals, including superior customer service, effective talent management, financial performance, operational compliance, asset protection, safety, and merchandising standards.

This position requires a hands-on leader who understands and models the brand's culture and policies, holds associates accountable, and fosters team commitment to company values. Recruiting, selecting, and developing store talent, including succession planning, are key components of the role. The Store Manager also collaborates with design and merchandising teams through the product life cycle, ensuring a balanced product turnover and maximizing gross margin while maintaining visual merchandising standards aligned with the brand's identity.

Operational excellence is crucial, and the role demands consistent observation and coaching to guarantee brand-aligned selling behaviors, adherence to company policies, and compliance with all applicable laws. The Store Manager leads the execution of in-store events and initiatives that support the brand and community outreach efforts, enhancing the brand's presence and customer engagement.

Financially, this role involves managing controllable expenses through effective scheduling and financial discipline, as well as analyzing sales reports and market trends to devise business strategies that improve store performance. The Store Manager must be adaptable, culturally savvy, and action-oriented, capable of making informed decisions quickly to keep the organization moving forward.

The position requires an individual with a strong sense of interpersonal skills to relate comfortably with diverse groups and a situational adaptability to align their leadership approach with varying business demands. This role offers a substantial starting salary of $57,785.00, reflecting the importance and responsibilities associated with the position.

Chico's FAS supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and exclusive employee discounts, ensuring associates are well-supported both professionally and personally.

Joining Chico's FAS as a Store Manager means becoming part of a company committed to equal opportunity and diversity, fostering a respectful and supportive workplace for all team members regardless of background or personal characteristics. This role is perfect for a dedicated retail professional eager to lead a dynamic team, drive business success, and contribute to a positive customer experience in a vibrant retail setting.