General Manager

$70,000 - $130,000/Yr

JCPenney - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Manager

Olympia, WA

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The General Manager at JCPenney is responsible for leading and motivating a team to operate a store that embodies the company's brand and excites customers. This role involves overseeing business performance, communicating key information, and ensuring the store reflects the brand vision. The General Manager plays a crucial role in coaching team members, analyzing performance metrics, and fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team, providing frequent feedback and setting performance expectations.
• Motivate and inspire the team to embrace opportunities and make a difference.
• Analyze business performance through reports and metrics to understand and improve store operations.
• Communicate key information to the team in an informative and inspiring manner.
• Ensure the store reflects the brand vision and company values.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret business metrics and reports.
• Excellent communication and people skills to engage and inspire team members.
• Decisive decision-making abilities, even with limited information.
• Ability to set clear direction and motivate a diverse team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail management or a similar industry.
• Familiarity with customer service best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,000.00 - $130,000.00.
• Full-time employment with potential for career growth.
• Employee discounts on merchandise.