Job Description:

AKIRA Area ManagerIn 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (.) 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 fast-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.The Position:Area ManagerLocation:AtlantaOverview:The Area Manager position plays a crucial role in the growth, development, and image of AKIRA. The ideal candidate will possess leadership qualities as well as a proven ability to continuously coach, teach, and improve selling techniques. Motivating and mentoring are crucial components necessary in order to be successful in this position. You should have experience leading multiple stores andor high-volume retail management.Responsibilities:â— Responsible for all aspects of 1-3* women's clothing storesâ— Improve, augment, and reinforce the current selling cultureâ— Recruit, interview, hire and retain top-notch employeesâ— Troubleshoot, put out fires, and handle multitudes of personnel issues & needsâ— Explain, demonstrate, imitate, correct, and repeat behaviors, practices, and techniques to employees and managersâ— Coach, teach, and improve selling techniques throughout all storesâ— Be a supreme motivatorâ— Manage, promote, and exemplify AKIRA's culture and business standardsRequirements:â— 2+ years of experience in a retail environment overseeing multiple locationsâ— Strong personnel management and retail operations knowledge including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, merchandising, customer service, and store budget preparationâ— Possess knowledge of effective merchandise presentation standardsâ— Ability to improve processes, reporting tools, and standardize workâ— Prefer working in a highly entrepreneurial environment where being hands-on is critical to the day-to-day running of the businessâ— Be decisive and have the ability to "get the job done"â— Be innovative and forward-thinking; not satisfied with the status quoâ— Possess strong communication skills, product knowledge, and a balance of analytical and creative abilitiesâ— Ability to work in a collaborative environment and build cross-functional relationshipsâ— Demonstrate strong organizational, presentation, and communication skillsâ— Have the ability to supervise and direct employeeâ— Fanatical work ethic, boundless energy, and enthusiasticâ— Strong analytical and computer skills