About this role
Retail Manager / General Manager in Training
Asheville NC
Compensation: $48,000 – $52,000 base salary during initial training
Shift/Working Hours: Full-Time, Standard Retail Store Hours (including opening, closing, and weekend coverage as needed)
About the role:
PrideStaff is partnering with an established apparel retailer specializing in rugged workwear and lifestyle apparel to find a hands-on Retail Store Manager with a direct path to General Manager. This active, floor-focused position begins with driving sales and learning the customer base before transitioning into full operational and financial leadership of the store.
What you will do:
Lead daily sales floor operations, model excellent customer service, maintain visual merchandising standards, and oversee shift execution including opening and closing procedures.
Master product specifications and fit across core workwear brands to train retail staff on selling techniques and product durability.
Transition into General Manager responsibilities, taking ownership of store P&L, labor budgets, shrink reduction, team hiring/onboarding, and inventory forecasting.
What you will bring:
If you have these skills and characteristics, we want to hear from you!
3+ years of retail management or supervisory experience, preferably within Mens apparel, or outdoor/workwear retail.
Strong business acumen with practical knowledge of retail math, inventory control, labor scheduling, and visual merchandising.
A lead-by-example work style with the physical ability to work on your feet, organize heavy apparel/footwear stock, and deliver hands-on customer support.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart (The Perks!)
Clear Career Path: Structured, rapid succession plan advancing from floor management directly into the General Manager role
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