JOB OPENING – Store Manager at Gallerie

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Gallerie Store Manager who is equal parts retail operator, mentor, and leader. You’ll oversee day-to-day store performance while actively shaping the next generation of retail talent through on-the-floor teaching, coaching, and leadership.
If you love retail and believe in developing people, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Store

• Own daily store operations, staffing, scheduling, and floor leadership
• Drive sales, customer engagement, and traffic through excellent service and smart execution
• Track and act on KPIs related to sales performance, inventory, brand success, and customer experience
• Maintain visual standards, store organization, cleanliness, and brand presentation
• Develop needed store policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, cash handling, safety, and loss prevention

Develop Retail Talent (Ready to Werk)

• Serve as a hands-on educator and mentor for Ready to Werk participants during scheduled shifts
• Implement and support lesson plans aligned with the National Retail Federation Business of Retail credential
• Partner with the Ready to Werk Program Coordinator to reinforce leadership, operations, and customer service skills in real time
• Model professionalism, inclusivity, and strong retail leadership on the floor

Support Brands & the Marketplace

• Oversee all in-store brands, ensuring alignment with merchandising and visual standards
• Monitor inventory, stock levels, and brand compliance with contracts and guidelines
• Communicate regularly with brands on performance, merchandising needs, and improvement opportunities
• Stay current on fashion and retail trends to support brand development and customer engagement

Grow the Business

• Plan and execute promotions and marketing initiatives to drive foot traffic and sales
• Build meaningful customer relationships by understanding preferences and shopping behaviors
• Prepare regular performance reports for CFA leadership and brand partners, offering insights and recommendations

Who You Are
A proven retail leader with experience managing people, inventory, and store performance
A strong communicator who enjoys coaching, teaching, and developing others
Comfortable balancing operational excellence with a mission-driven environment
Organized, adaptable, and energized by a fast-paced, community-centered retail space
Available to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred (But Not Required)
Experience in fashion retail or multi-brand environments
Visual merchandising and store layout expertise
Familiarity with retail credentialing or workforce development programs

Why This Role Matters
At Gallerie by CFA, you’re not just managing a store—you’re shaping futures, supporting emerging designers, and helping build a more inclusive fashion industry from the ground up.
If you want your retail leadership to mean something more, we’d love to meet you.

Apply here