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C0067 - SMGR-CA - Store Manager - CA

Palm Desert, California
Full time Job ID R-2026308
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About us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

About the role

As Store Manager, you leadtheteam, build community connections, and shape a seamless customer experience. This position fosters a welcoming environment—for both associates and customers—that enables us to create memorable, personalized experiences that reflect our culture of hospitality. This role is accountable for driving store performance while coaching and developing asuccessfulteam. As Store Manager,you'llmake an impact by boldly leading and elevating the customer experience.

The impact you can have
In this role,you'llhave the opportunity to:

  • Definea clear visionand strategy to prioritize a customer-centeredculture, drive operational excellence, and deliver business results.

  • Hire,develop and coach an effective retailteam to delivera customer-centered experience.

  • Take ownership of the store’s financial performance; manage payroll and schedules; and achievesales goals.

  • Lead the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

  • Use store reporting to proactively create action plans to improve metrics and run the business effectively.

  • Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.

  • Actively sharebrand priorities, initiatives, and messages with store teams.

  • Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices.

  • Build community connections through in-store company-sponsored events, philanthropy, and other initiatives.

You'llbring to the role

  • Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.

  • Mustbe at least 18 years old.

  • 5+ years of retail management experiencerequired; 2 of those years in a Store Manager position.

  • Flexible availabilityincluding nights, weekends, holidays.

  • Demonstrates an ownership mindset and leads by example.

  • High levelofaccountabilityandinitiative.

  • Effective leadership, people management, and communication skills.

  • Collaborative leadership style that investsin the process of developingtalent.

  • Strong business acumen andtheabilityto drive results through reporting analysisand strategic planning.

  • Action-orientedapproachto organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines.

  • Abilityto bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom,operatetheregister, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • Paid time off & holidays

  • Opportunities for monthly bonuses

  • Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands

  • Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands

  • Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location:

Store 0067-The Shops on El Paseo-Chico's-Palm Desert, CA 92260

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$27.70 - $34.65 Hourly USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

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