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Hey Rowan

Nurse-led ear piercing services and products

Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeDurham, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a retail management role for 3–5 years; experience in a similar service-oriented environment is preferred, and jewelry experience is a plus.
  • The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
  • A customer-focused approach and the ability to lead by example on the selling floor while delivering memorable customer experiences.
  • A proven track record of driving sales and optimizing store profitability.
  • Customer service skills and an interest in creating memorable customer experiences.
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  • The ability to adapt to multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting daily standards and financial goals.
  • Comfort using technology, software systems, and point-of-sale systems.
  • Knowledge of retail operations, including inventory management and visual merchandising.
  • Organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite, including Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, and Documents.
  • Analytical skills, including basic retail math, calculating inventory on hand, and tracking sales.
  • The ability to perform tasks that may include climbing ladders, bending, lifting, pushing, and reaching above and below the waist; the ability to lift up to 25 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stand for a full 8-hour shift.
  • A commitment to follow through on commitments.

Responsibilities

  • Create a warm, welcoming, celebratory atmosphere by greeting and engaging with customers.
  • Work alongside the team on the selling floor, lead by example, deliver celebratory customer service, and ensure customers have a joyful ear-piercing experience.
  • Help customers and their friends and family choose and style their ears with Rowan jewelry.
  • Handle customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally and with a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe studio environment.
  • Engage with the local community to drive brand awareness, traffic, and appointments.
  • Lead, coach, and develop studio staff, including Nurse Piercers and Sales Associates, to ensure consistent customer service and adherence to clinical safety standards and protocols.
  • Meet studio targets and overall performance goals, drive revenue growth, and establish clear expectations and targets for the studio team.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that reflects Rowan’s values and mission, and help team members meet and exceed their goals.
  • Schedule staff within labor allocations to ensure coverage and meet payroll plans, audit payroll accuracy, manage time-off requests, and address staffing issues.
  • Recruit for open studio positions.
  • Oversee inventory management and compliance with policies and standard operating procedures, ensuring inventory control through point-of-sale accuracy and loss prevention.
  • Meet or exceed individual and studio sales targets and metrics, including average order value and revenue to target; increase lifetime value by communicating the value of Rowan’s services and products, converting piercing customers to non-piercing jewelry customers, and coaching team members to achieve their targets.
  • Drive sales and profitability by meeting or exceeding targets through optimized appointments, inventory sell-through, and appropriate daily team coverage.
  • Ensure visual merchandising standards are met and product presentation, displays, and fixtures reflect brand guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly those related to ear-piercing procedures.
  • Keep the studio and selling floor neat, clean, organized, and consistent with the brand image.
  • Train and onboard new staff on Rowan’s procedures, safety protocols, customer experience standards, and product knowledge.
  • Use coaching and feedback to develop a diverse studio team.
  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to staff.
  • Prepare and submit reports on studio performance, including sales, customer feedback, and operational opportunities.
  • Manage studio budgets, track expenses, and meet financial targets.
  • Coordinate with corporate teams on marketing initiatives, product launches, and other company-wide activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar service-oriented retail environment.
  • Jewelry experience.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly those related to piercing.

About the Company

Hey Rowan

Nurse-led ear piercing services and products

Rowan provides ear piercing services performed by nurses, combining medical safety with fashion style. Customers choose from stylish earrings and receive piercings in a setting that emphasizes a safe, fun, and high-quality experience. The procedure works by having trained nurses perform the piercing with careful technique, and the shop also sells earrings and related products to generate extra revenue. Rowan stands apart from typical mall piercing by using medical professionals, focusing on safety, precision, and a personalized, memorable experience. Its goal is to offer a trustworthy, enjoyable piercing process and become the go-to choice for people seeking unique and well-executed ear piercings and fashionable earrings.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$29.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019

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