Store Sales Manager - Woodfield Mall

Store Sales Manager

About AKIRA:
In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 35+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving e‑commerce business (). AKIRA is extremely well‑poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high‑fashion competitors: fanatical, obsessive attention to the consumer’s needs and desires.

The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to act and think like an owner.

AKIRA Sales Managers are fanatical sales people, goal‑driven & servant leaders. They ensure that our customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. We live to make our customers look & feel good! They relentlessly hire & train to ensure their store has top‑notch talent! Through leading by example and thinking & acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing to achieve their personal & store goals.

• Recruiting, interviewing, & hiring new employees & managers
• Training, developing, & retaining top‑notch employees & managers
• Developing & maintaining a high store morale
• Reinforcing & improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of selling
• Delivering in‑the‑moment & written feedback
• Acting as a supreme motivator for employees & managers
• Ensuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA’s standards
• Upholding and enforcing all of AKIRA’s policies
• Achieving & surpassing individual sales goals
• Achieving & surpassing the store’s daily, weekly, & monthly sales goals
• Leading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA’s culture, & code of conduct through our 4 principles

• Passion for fashion
• Fanatical work ethic
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• High motivation and an appropriate sense of urgency
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail management
• Ability to supervise, motivate, & direct employees effectively
• Ability to adapt well to new direction and embrace change
• In‑depth knowledge of visual merchandising & customer service
• In‑depth knowledge of store operations including: inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, & store budget preparation
• Ability to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, where being hands‑on is critical to our store’s success
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish & sustain strong relationships with employees & managers

• Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10‑12 hour shift

At AKIRA we believe that treating everyone in a first‑class manner is essential to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our values and our community. We continuously strive to cultivate a company where employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. Our unique workforce is directly linked to our success and makes us stronger collectively.

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full‑time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities.

Full Time – Starting pay: $65,000 – $70,000 annually, may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Location:

Chicago, IL