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Urban Outfitters

Retailer of trendy fashion, home decor

Department Manager - Service & Styling

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeDeer Park, IL, USA$23.02 - $24.17 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of retail leadership experience.
  • Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results.
  • A proven record of developing talent.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet store needs.
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for the Anthropologie brand.

Responsibilities

  • Lead service, selling, and styling to create an engaging and inspiring store environment, while supporting store operations and visual needs.
  • Lead by example in providing extraordinary service and empower the team to use key performance indicators to set team and zoning goals and drive sales metrics.
  • Teach the team to use technology to transact in the moment, upsell, and build clientele to provide a frictionless customer experience.
  • Equip associates to deliver an elevated shopping experience through cultivating connections and creating individualized service and styling experiences.
  • Support the Store Manager in curating events and experiences that reflect local customer and community interests and drive brand engagement.
  • Oversee training, development, and accountability for the CEM program, fostering a culture that prioritizes service and sales.
  • Drive the styling program by empowering styling team members to cultivate relationships, generate new business, and mentor associates.
  • Support the Store Manager in identifying and onboarding external talent, and invest in internal employee engagement to retain a diverse team and support internal growth.
  • Use brand resources to champion employee development and support initiatives such as the SPARKED Journal, employee recognition, and team-building activities.
  • Contribute to assessing sales forecasts, scheduling support to optimize peak selling hours, and using company tools to identify merchant opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.
  • Take an active role in opening and closing, restocking, maintaining standards and cleanliness, addressing IT and facilities issues, and loss prevention.
  • Support product-flow processes, including shipment receipt, processing, security tagging, and preparing products for floor placement; oversee omni processes to maintain fill rates and organization standards.
  • Help create an inclusive environment by amplifying all voices and actively seeking and advocating for different perspectives.
  • Facilitate daily team touchpoints to share product knowledge, current trends, brand messaging, and store priorities.
  • Set individual sales goals and selling expectations to foster a collaborative selling environment.
  • Provide the Store Manager with insights about the customer and staff experience and communicate feedback.

About the Company

Urban Outfitters

Retailer of trendy fashion, home decor

Urban Outfitters sells fashion, home decor, and lifestyle items for young adults through online and physical stores. It curates products from in-house brands, designer collaborations, and exclusive lines like Urban Renewal that feature vintage and upcycled pieces. It differentiates itself with exclusive collaborations, unique vintage/upcycled offerings, and active community engagement. Its goal is to attract and retain a style-conscious audience while driving revenue through direct sales and brand partnerships.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
1970

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