Overview

CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as an Area Manger.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Area manager.

As an integral leader in a continuously evolving business, leads teams to grow top line revenue and deliver best in class customer service. Develops associates for future retail growth, works with business partners to execute company and brand initiatives, improves processes and standards, and drives profitability. Keeps abreast of area trends and financial performance to provide strategic support to the Director of Store Operations, CB2.

A day in the life as an Area Manager...

• Accountable for full store and area level P&L performance.
• Exceeds sales plan by driving KPIs, building passionate, high performing teams, and leading and motivating teams to success.
• Analyzes performance and creates performance improvement actions, gathers and communicates market data, provides feedback and recommendations for business development and adjustment to strategies, tactics, and resources as it relates to performance improvement within the market.
• Ensures CB2's sales and customer service standards and retail operations procedures are being adhered to at every location through frequent store visits as well as by leading, managing, and motivating a remote workforce.
• Guides implementation and management of training programs to optimize sales, to provide best in class customer service and to maximize operational efficiency.
• Creates succession plans by developing Store Managers and store mid-management to prepare them for Area/Store manager positions.
• Fosters an environment of accountability and high associate engagement while nurturing the CB2 brand's culture.
• Acts as a proactive and positive change agent by identifying gaps and opportunities to develop solutions and move each store forward, remaining aware of each store's unique strengths and challenges.

What you’ll bring to the table…

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to evaluate store and area indicators and translate them into action to drive results
• Able to build collaborative and effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to build strong teams and be assertive in driving successful goal achievement strategies
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Minimum of 3 years of prior Retail Store Manager experience including strong single unit performance and some experience leading/managing multi-unit initiatives
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Travels up to 50% and ability to travel with little notice