Store Manager

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and creativity of New Orleans, with headquarters in both New Orleans and New York City. Since launching in 2013, KREWE has grown into a distinctive lifestyle brand known for handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality,  individuality, and design. Our presence spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, ecommerce, premier independent retailers, and national partners. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and innovative people who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to help build a brand that is original, culturally rooted, and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact.

Job Summary

Calling all conceptual thinkers, team players, and eyewear aficionados — KREWE is looking for a Store Manager to lead our Charleston, SC store.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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
• Strategize and execute events
• 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
• 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.