Job Description
OAK + FORT is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections. Fueled by the purpose to enhance and explore our own personal style—we authentically embody a place where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated. An ever-evolving point of view, joy in self-expression, and quality are central to our contemporary philosophy.
The ideal candidate possesses a passion for the fashion industry while driving business with an entrepreneurial mindset and you will be responsible for:
Sales Generation
- Meet minimum sales requirements based on store volume (corporate goal)
- Provide exceptional client experience by executing OAK+FORT Sales Culture
- Build and manage client relationships through client database recording
- Be a brand ambassador by keeping up with new arrivals, product knowledge, and wearing current merchandise
- Provide industry knowledge through awareness of products and prices in the market
- Drive sales through OAK+FORT eCommerce purchases and social media platforms
- Maximize sales during special events and customer services
- Ensure store team processes cash desk operations with engagement, efficiency, and accuracy
- Respond and appropriately resolve customer complaints and service opportunities
Staff Development
- Source and hire top candidates to build a high performing team
- Build our team by welcoming and onboarding new employees
- Build and maintain relationships with store team, peers, and relevant partners
- Train and develop high performing staff to maximize productivity
- Provide timely feedback and active informal training to staff
- Inspire and motivate team through demonstrating leadership qualities
- Ensure staff are adhering to OAK+FORT Sales Culture and service expectations
- Initiate and communicate team objectives and updates with Management team and corporate partners
- Partner with District Manager to evaluate and dismiss underperforming staff
- Support internal growth through promoting high performing staff
- Host staff meetings as necessary and participate in monthly Manager’s meetings
Store Functionality
- Participate in training and execution of floor management
- Ensure the right quantity of stock is in the right place at the right time
- Maintain proper presentation of merchandise in accordance to corporate directives
- Oversee stock room set-up and organization
- Ensure Stock Team ships and receives merchandise with accuracy and efficiency
- Support cleanliness and maintenance of physical store to create a safe and comfortable shopping experience
- Adhere to loss prevention policies to prevent external and internal theft
- Create weekly schedules to maximize sales, eliminate wastage, and ensure the right quality and calibre of staff are working
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- Influence and support others through building presence
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Manage time and priorities effectively
- Build constructive and effective relationships with the store team
- Present ideas and recommendations in a professional, organized and logical manner
PAY RANGE & BENEFITS
Pay Range: $85,000-$100,000
Why Oak?
At the heart and core of it all, it’s our team that matters most. Driven by endless passion, curiosity, perennial creativity, we are powered by one another!
Oak+Fort is a woman founded and led business. We are brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections
At the heart and core of it all, it’s our team that matters most. Driven by endless passion, curiosity, perennial creativity, we are powered by one another!
Why you’ll love it here:
- A generous employee discount, starting day 1!
- Opportunities for growth and development, we’re 35+ stores and growing!
- Company wide socials, get ready to laugh!
Our Application Process:
Once you’ve applied here’s what to expect:
- Our retail team goes through each application, there’s no AI behind it!
- If selected, you’ll be invited to do an initial interview with store management or a member of our retail HR team
- As a final step, we’ll request references before moving to final offer
Who are we:
- We strive for something greater than ourselves
- Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement
- We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility
- We embrace change and never fear what’s next
- At the core of our brand we are powered by each other
Have a passion for fashion? We’re looking for world-class talent to join our exceptional teams across our multiple departments! Unleash your potential and join our diverse team today!
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