Sales Manager

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.*New Store Opening June 2026*Position: Sales ManagerPosition OverviewAKIRA Sales Managers are fanatical salespeople, goal-driven & servant leaders. They ensure that our customers are styled by experts who eat, sleep, and breathe fashion. We live to make our customers look & feel good! They relentlessly hire & train to ensure their store has top-notch talent! Through leading by example and thinking & acting like an owner, our managers stop at nothing to achieve their personal & store goals.ResponsibilitiesRecruiting, interviewing, & hiring new employees & managersTraining, developing, & retaining top-notch employees & managersDeveloping & maintaining a high store moraleReinforcing & improving our selling culture through our 5 steps of sellingDelivering in the moment & written feedbackActing as a supreme motivator for employees & managersEnsuring store operations and visual presentation are up to AKIRA's standardsUpholding and enforcing all of AKIRA's policiesAchieving & surpassing individual sales goalsAchieving & surpassing the store's daily, weekly, & monthly sales goalsLeading by example to promote and exemplify AKIRA's culture, & code of conduct through our 4 principlesRequirementsPassion for fashionFanatical work ethicStrong Leadership skillsExcellent communication & organizational skillsHigh motivation and an appropriate sense of urgencyMinimum of 1 year experience in retail managementAbility to supervise, motivate, & direct employees effectivelyAbility to adapt well to new direction and embrace changeIn-depth knowledge of visual merchandising & customer serviceIn-depth knowledge of store operations including: inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, & store budget preparationAbility to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment, where being hands-on is critical to our store's successAbility to work in a collaborative environment and establish & sustain strong relationships with employees & managersPhysical RequirementsMove product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the roleAbility to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shiftBenefits And PerksAKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We’re committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.Compensation: At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.Job Type: Full TimeAt AKIRA, we believe in breaking down the barriers of the traditional retail experience and embracing the individuality of both our team and our clients. We’re on the lookout for extraordinary individuals who thrive on creativity, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.Join our team and become part of a culture that values diversity, fosters personal growth, and encourages out-of-the-box thinking.