General Manager - Sag Harbor & East Hampton

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.  

Maintaining authenticity in a trend-driven industry also means creating a collaborative workspace that supports talent, creativity and forward-thinking. As New Yorkers, community has become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future.

The Role

The General Manager is responsible for representing the brand by embodying the rag and bone 
culture, customer experience, and lifestyle. He/she is responsible for managing the operational 
execution of the store, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving profitable top-line 
sales growth. Additionally he/she coaches and develops all associates and managers while 
creating an environment in which all team members are able to collaborate in order to 
consistently deliver best in class customer experiences. The General Manager oversees a 
flagship location or 2-3 stores. The General Manager is to exemplify service standards, 
management practices, and store execution; he/she should stand as an example for the rest of 
the region.

What You’ll Do

• Display best-in-class customer service techniques, build customer loyalty through maintenance of clienteling standards and sales interactions. Ensure that all staff on duty are doing the same 
• Demonstrate the ability to perform and train staff on all store operations tasks from register to stock room 
• Ensure cash handling and register procedures are maintained and executed  
• Ensure integrity of payroll procedures and store scheduling
• Delegate appropriately to ensure efficiency of store operations and to develop team members
• Coach and develop retail associates to meet store goals
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of all staff
• Provide regular feedback, coaching and counseling on performance
• Resolve all People and employee issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with the People Team and Field Leaders, as required 
• Partner with the People Team to process new hire paperwork, status changes, departures, and all other people admin processes
• Build a candidate pipeline via networking and interviewing
• Identify, create, and manage the execution of all store business plans that drive performance results and maximizes business opportunities
• Analyze sales reports and data to determine needs of the business and partner in setting strategies to achieve goals
• Ability to build customer loyalty; grow and manage clientele
• Maintain product knowledge and ensure delivery of this information to staff
• Encourage and recognize opportunities for team selling
• Understand and exemplify the rag & bone brand philosophy and lifestyle
• Work closely with Visual Merchandising and Buying teams to advise on product assortment and displays based on customer demographics and market trends
• Consistently act within core values of rag & bone
• Model and teach store associates to support a positive client-centric environment
• Contribute to a positive, fun, professional, productive, and team-oriented store atmosphere 

Rules we live by  | Rules you live by  

• The Customer Rules – Minimum of 5 years of prior work experience in specialty retail with 3+ years in a management role
• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters - Be disciplined, be competitive
• Make Shit Happen

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance  
• Generous Employee Discount  
• Paid Time Off  
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits 
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• 401k
• Paid Parental Leave

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.