Ames Watson Brands
Store Leader
AMES WATSON BRANDS OVERVIEWAmes Watson Brands (“AWB”) is a multifaceted holding company and brand accelerator dedicated to transforming luxury brands. Our mission is to identify emergent talent and brands at a strategic inflection point and provide the resources and expertise necessary for brand development and long-term value creation. We leverage operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a data-driven approach to drive product innovation and accelerate growth. With a focus on quality and brand development, we create, curate, and distribute high-quality products and content to maximize the potential of the brands we work with.
POSITION SUMMARYAWB is hunting for a Store Leader to build and manage a team of customer-facing style experts in a dynamic retail environment. As the Store Leader, you lead by example, and masterfully navigate ever-changing conditions by making informed and timely decisions that are solutions-focused and drive strong business outcomes. You are an entrepreneur, who is accountable for every aspect of the store’s performance inclusive achieving key results, creating a fun culture where people feel supported, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience.
RESPONSIBILITIESCreate a selling environment that is focused on a seamless end-to-end experience by engaging with every customer through tailored product education, attending to their unique needs, and adding value to their visitEmulate the brand aesthetics and embody a strong sense of fashionBuild and maintain ample knowledge of the world of sport and luxury fashion with awareness around fashion trendsthe store’s hiring strategy, including planning needs, recruitment strategy, projected turnover, and leaves of absencepeople-related actions to update team member information, including approving time off requests, approving shift swaps, updating availability, timecards, qualifications, and other employee records as neededtrain, and hold the team accountable for maintaining retail standards and store cleanlinessConsistently meet and/or exceed all goals and objectives for your store by monitoring and taking action on relevant key performance metrics to achieve goals and capture opportunitiesprepare, and manage the schedule by considering team members’ qualifications, availability, and performance to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of operationsoverall store product strategy, in accordance with the brand’s visual and operational standards, including supervision and execution of receiving, processing, replenishment, merchandising, product drops, stock outs, and exitingManage local execution of store opening, renovation, or relocations to maintain project timelines and achieve opening goalsPerform other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job as specified in company policies and/or procedures
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree preferred 3+ years retail management experience in a specialty retail environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and POS systemsExcellent leadership skillsExcellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written communicationto work non-traditional hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededmay be required
ELIGIBILITYMust be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located Must be 18 years of age or olderMust have proof of the Right to Work and evidence relating to associated local legislative requirements (EMEA only)Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with own transportation methods
JOB ASSETS (i.e., nice to have; not required)Multilingual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform the essential functions of this job, you must be able to frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear. You will be required to occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. You will be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Near and far-sighted visual acuity and normal depth perception are required.
East Hampton, NY