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Retail - Associate Boutique Manager, Store Management

Aritzia · Oak Brook, IL · Full time

Posted Jan 29, 2024 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a retail team you led. What were your sales goals and how did you hit them?

What they are checking: Whether they have led a team to measurable sales results and can explain what they did.

Tell me about someone you helped develop and promote.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in growing people, which the role describes as central to the job.

What does a world-class client experience look like to you in a store like ours?

What they are checking: Whether they understand Aritzia's elevated, styling-focused service rather than standard checkout retail.

How do you balance managing the floor with administrative work like scheduling and reports?

What they are checking: Whether they stay visible to clients and staff without letting operations fall behind.

What would you do

How do you coach an associate who is great with clients but isn't converting sales?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose the gap and give specific, useful coaching instead of general encouragement.

An associate is consistently late and it's affecting the team. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they address performance issues directly, fairly and with documentation.

Sales are down and the team's energy is low. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can lift morale and refocus the team on concrete actions.

How do you decide when to handle something yourself and when to escalate it?

What they are checking: Whether they have good judgment about their authority and when to bring in senior leaders or partners.

About the work

The posting talks about having the right people in the right place at the right time. How do you plan floor coverage for a busy Saturday?

What they are checking: Whether they can deploy staff based on traffic and sales patterns to balance sales and service.

The role covers People, Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations. Which details would you check first when you open the store?

What they are checking: Whether they can scan the operation and catch issues before they affect clients.

How do you build loyal client relationships that bring people back?

What they are checking: Whether they use clienteling, follow-up and personal styling to build long-term sales.

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The full job description

As published by Aritzia.

THE TEAM The mission of the Store Management Department is to lead our specialized teams to sell clothes and deliver world-class experiences. THE OPPORTUNITY Aritzia is growing and our Store Management Department is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for flawlessly delivering on Sales, Floor, Business, and People Management to exceed daily business goals, while leading, educating, and developing a high performing and engaged store roster. And, with people at the heart of everything you do, you will support our high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia—while enjoying one yourself. THE ROLE As the Associate Boutique Manager, you will lead the team to: • To lead the team to sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships. • To create an optimal balance of sales and service by having the right people, in the right place at the right time. • To seamlessly own or escalate the invisible details across People, Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations that enable an exceptional shopping experience • To manage the day-to-day performance of the retail team in support of the business objectives, enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience • Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience. THE QUALIFICATIONS The Associate Boutique Manager has: • A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Business and People Leadership principles • The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes • The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others • A dedication to quality and investing in results that add value to the business at all times • A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate • A great sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture THE PERKS Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia: • If applicable in location: A-OK Café – Our world-class café located on-site • Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now. • Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial. • Aspirational Workspace – Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve. ARITZIA Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

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