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Store Manager, Fox River Mall

Knitwell Group · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you built a strong team from scratch or from a weak start.

What they are checking: Whether they can hire and develop a team, which the posting names as a core accountability.

Tell me about feedback you gave that changed someone's performance.

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver feedback that works, which is a key part of leading by communicating expectations.

How do you keep morale up when the store is behind its goals for several weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they stay positive and focused under pressure, which the team will mirror.

What would you do

As Store Manager at our Fox River Mall store in Appleton, what would you want to learn in your first two weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they listen and study the store before changing things, which builds trust with an existing team.

How would you build connections in the Appleton community to bring in new customers?

What they are checking: Whether they think about local events and outreach, since the posting asks them to build community connections.

Your assistant manager resigns before the holiday season. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan coverage, recruit quickly and protect the season without burning out the team.

About the work

How do you manage payroll during slow months while keeping the store properly covered?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance cost and coverage, a common challenge for a single mall store in a smaller market.

Walk me through how you use store reporting to create a plan for the week.

What they are checking: Whether they turn data into action, which the posting says the Store Manager should do proactively.

What makes White House Black Market different from other women's clothing stores, and how would you train your team to show it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the brand's point of view and can make it a part of everyday service.

How do you make sure operations like shipments and markdowns are done well without taking you off the floor all day?

What they are checking: Whether they delegate and organize operations so the customer experience stays the priority.

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The full job description

As published by Knitwell Group.

About us Built on the foundation of fashion’s most iconic color contrast – White + Black – WHBM inspires independent women to embrace their power and femininity through modern yet timeless styles. We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers. About the role As Store Manager, you lead the team, build community connections, and shape a seamless customer experience. This position fosters a welcoming environment—for both associates and customers—that enables us to create memorable, personalized experiences that reflect our culture of hospitality. This role is accountable for driving store performance while coaching and developing a successful team. As Store Manager, you'll make an impact by boldly leading and elevating the customer experience. The impact you can have In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: • Define a clear vision and strategy to prioritize a customer-centered culture, drive operational excellence, and deliver business results. • Hire, develop and coach an effective retail team to deliver a customer-centered experience. • Take ownership of the store’s financial performance; manage payroll and schedules; and achieve sales goals. • Lead the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best. • Use store reporting to proactively create action plans to improve metrics and run the business effectively. • Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards. • Actively share brand priorities, initiatives, and messages with store teams. • Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices. • Build community connections through in-store company-sponsored events, philanthropy, and other initiatives. You'll bring to the role • Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence. • Must be at least 18 years old. • 5+ years of retail management experience required; 2 of those years in a Store Manager position. • Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, holidays. • Demonstrates an ownership mindset and leads by example. • High level of accountability and initiative. • Effective leadership, people management, and communication skills. • Collaborative leadership style that invests in the process of developing talent. • Strong business acumen and the ability to drive results through reporting analysis and strategic planning. • Action-oriented approach to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines. • Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Benefits • Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) plan • Paid time off & holidays • Opportunities for monthly bonuses • Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands • Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands • Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Location: Store 3271-Fox River Mall-WHBM-Appleton, WI 54913 Position Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

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