Southeast - Area Manager

The role

You will serve as the field leader overseeing Jenni Kayne retail locations throughout the Southeast region. You will drive sales performance, develop store teams, and ensure operational excellence across a multi-state territory.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary field leader and culture ambassador for Southeast retail stores
• Drive regional performance to achieve sales goals and operational objectives
• Partner with Store Managers to analyze sales trends and implement growth strategies
• Coach, mentor, and develop Store Managers and retail teams
• Recruit, interview, and onboard key retail talent
• Lead on the sales floor to reinforce selling behaviors and service standards
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies and brand standards
• Conduct routine store audits for inventory, visual presentation, and operations
• Support new store openings, relocations, and pop-up activations
• Execute local marketing initiatives and community partnerships

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of multi-unit retail leadership experience
• Proven track record of driving sales performance and leading multiple locations
• Ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Experience building talent pipelines through recruiting and succession planning
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Experience partnering with Human Resources on employee relations and performance management
• Strong business acumen to analyze sales reporting and KPIs
• Understanding of local market development and community partnerships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail reporting systems
• Must be based in or willing to relocate within the assigned Southeast region
• Ability and willingness to work 100% in the field with regular and extensive overnight travel
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods

Nice to have

• Experience within premium, luxury, or lifestyle retail

About the company

Jenni Kayne is a California-based lifestyle brand that aims to empower an elevated approach to everyday living. The company believes in a workplace built on diversity and inclusion.