Store Manager

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

Job Summary

Calling all conceptual thinkers, team players, and eyewear aficionados. Coming this November, KREWE is looking for a Store Manager to lead our upcoming Los Angeles store team.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead local grassroots marketing efforts to increase brand awareness, drive traffic to stores, and generate incremental revenue
• Achieve store event and revenue targets
• Assist with sourcing and compiling market partners and brand activation opportunities
• Partner with Supervisor to ensure all in store/offsite partners and events are inline with brand standards
• Ensure all relevant event activation supplies and resources are delivered on time, including creative assets, product, and branded packaging
• Partner closely with marketing and PR to ensure a cohesive brand experience, look and feel depending upon the market and objective of the event
• Lead in store and offsite events through every step of the process including conceptualization, execution, and tracking/reporting results
• Drive the team to achieve sales and KPI results
• Lead the sales cycle through every step of the process
• Labor management and effective scheduling according to business requirements
• Operational excellence
• Effective hiring and training of all team members
• Act as brand ambassador to build external pipeline of customers and candidates
• Manage and inspire a team of sales specialists
• Maintain visual brand standards at all times
• Act as a style advisor to every customer that walks through the door
• Enjoy the sun (as always)!
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear
• Minimum 5 years experience in retail sales and management
• Born leader with a strong work ethic
• Experience with navigating and creating retail events is advantageous
• Keen understanding of all aspects of store operations
• Thrives in a goal-oriented working environment
• Proven history of exceeding expectations time and again
• A knack for conversation and always presenting products in their best light
• Passion for providing a unique customer experience
• Intuitive when it comes to meeting customer demands
• Self-sufficiency at organizing and managing multiple clients simultaneously
• Ability to remain flexible throughout a collaborative retail experience
• Someone who shares our inquisitive nature, affinity for fashion and design, self-motivated, and good-work-requires-having-fun mentality
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive wage
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Retirement plan available
• Parental leave policy
• Free KREWE frames (duh.)
• Spend your time in a truly "one of a kind" retail experience
• Quarterly cultural spend to encourage our get out, see the city, "do you" mentality
• Employee incentive program
• Ongoing educational allowance
• Employee referral bonuses
  
  

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.