Kipling Store Manager San Diego

Join the Kipling Family

Kiplingestablisheditself as a global handbag brand by embodying a carefree spirit and pioneering the use of its signature crinkle nylon in expressive colors and patterns. Today Kipling is sold in more than 80 countries internationally and is a global leader in selling quality durable bags designed for everyone.

Kipling fosters a culture where everyone is welcome. We pride ourselves in creating an environment that recognizes and celebrates differences. We put our people first. We always have and we always will.

is our mantra and it supports a positive outlook on life. It is about being true to yourself. It is living an organized and lighter life both mentally and physically where less is more.Itsabout looking on the bright side seeing the glass half full and radiating optimism.

We strive toeach and everyday andwedlove for you to join us!

Store Manager

As the Store Manager you inspire motivate lead and develop a store team. You will provide strategic leadership and successfully champion business strategies and brand vision and values. You create an inclusive environment and set the example for customer engagement thats aligned to brand standard and exceeds industry standards putting the internal and external customer above all You will impact the business by maximizing store profitability by assisting in controlling expenses protecting company assets and by ensuring that store standards and processes for customer care merchandising operations sustainability and community participation are consistent and well executed.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

You will strategically lead the team in maximizing and achieving store sales goals andmonitorsales progress against key targets. You model and foster a consumer centric mindset within the store and model selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers. You recruit high caliber diverse talent andmaintaina strong succession plan within your store. You provide direct coaching feedbacktrainingand supervision of the team.

How you will do it:

By consistentlydemonstratingclear communicationtrainingand coaching the team you set expectations for customer engagement store policies and procedures as well as hiring and building a high performing team. You manage expenses to maximize sales and profitability. You lead an environment of productivity by ensuring the team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement. You collaborate with your partners toidentifytrends and translate strategies into action.

What success looks like:

You and your team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals while coaching and developing the team. You foster an inclusive store environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. You create great consumer experiences in all situations leading by example.

Free To Be Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led performance driven company we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect connection openness and authenticity. We are committed to building andmaintaininga workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Years of Related Professional/Retail Management Experience:

4 years

Educational Position Requirements:

A formal education andsubsequentundergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Physical Requirements:

Standingfor entire work shift

Bend lift open and move product up to 50 pounds (as needed)

What we expect you already know: Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams how to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales & profit results proven communication skills being solution oriented and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

What we will teach you:How to continually develop and lead a customer centric mindset and team how to create and achieve aspirational goals for your team elevate your ability to coach to meet and exceed sales goals and how to lead and work as a part of a successful leadership team.

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity Act Courageously Be Curious Act with Empathy and Preserve.

Whatsin it For You

Werein the business of unleashing human potential driven by the ideas energy and commitment of our people.Thatswhy we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefitswerethe total package. Go to and click on Looking to Join VFtolearn more.

Our Parent Company VF Corporation

VF is one of the worlds largest apparel footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose.Itsthe reason we come to work every day.Itsa commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue ourgoalstogether. This is ourcalling. Learn more at

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