Retail Store Manager

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 DOE

Schedule: Retail schedule including weekends

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Due to continued business growth and expansion, a Connecticut based, high-volume retail operation is seeking an experienced Retail Store Manager to lead daily operations, strengthen team performance, and elevate the overall customer experience.

This role is ideal for a hands-on retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands apparel retail, and knows how to build an organized, customer-focused culture. The Store Manager will play a key role in maintaining strong customer satisfaction, improving the consumer experience, and helping develop a high-performing retail team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day store operations for a single retail location.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 employees.

• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and potentially hiring activities.

• Maintain strong merchandising standards and product presentation.

• Ensure a positive, organized, and engaging shopping experience for customers.

• Manage scheduling, floor execution, store opening/closing, and operational accountability.

• Monitor customer traffic flow and floor organization during high-volume periods.

• Build a strong, accountable, team-oriented culture through active floor leadership.

• Collaborate with leadership on operational improvements and continued store growth.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of retail management experience required.

• A good eye for presentation and passion for fashion.

• Previous experience within the apparel retail industry strongly preferred.

• Experience leading teams in high-volume retail environments.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Hands-on management style with strong floor presence.

• Ability to motivate, train, and build successful retail teams.

• Bilingual Spanish skills are helpful..

• Experience in warehouse-style, outlet, discount, or off-price retail environments is a plus.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Employee Discounts

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing retail operation with long-term career potential and the ability to make a direct impact on store performance and customer satisfaction.

Apply today for immediate consideration! For more information, contact our office at (203) 574-4838 - our coordinators are happy to answer any questions.