- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $100,000–130,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.
Calvin Klein seeks a performance-driven Associate Store Manager for its New York City Soho flagship retail location. The successful candidate will co-lead a dynamic sales team, drive store profitability and customer experience, and serve as brand ambassador for one of the world's most iconic fashion labels. This role demands strategic oversight of all business functions in the General Manager's absence, with emphasis on floor presence, team development, and operational excellence in a high-volume, premium retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive store profitability and deliver exceptional brand experiences while ensuring consistent alignment with Calvin Klein's premium retail standards
- Lead and develop a high-performing sales team through coaching, recruitment, retention, and performance management
- Spend 80% of time actively engaging on the sales floor, inspiring staff and driving conversion and customer retention
- Analyze sales metrics and KPIs to develop actionable strategies that elevate business results and customer engagement
- Champion elevated service standards and leverage CRM tools to develop loyal brand ambassadors and personalized shopping experiences
- Co-lead in-store events and community partnerships to build brand awareness and foster authentic customer relationships
- Partner with visual merchandising and product teams to execute timely floor sets, campaigns, and seasonal launches
- Maintain pristine store aesthetics aligned with Calvin Klein's global brand standards, adjusting displays based on product performance
- Supervise operational processes including inventory management, loss prevention, staffing, payroll planning, and compliance
- Ensure full alignment with corporate policies including loss prevention protocols, POS systems, audit protocols, and safety standards
Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive retail leadership experience, including 2+ years managing a high-volume, premium or luxury flagship store
- Proven track record of delivering strong financial results and driving profitability through exceptional team leadership
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to interpret metrics and build data-driven action plans
- Dynamic, charismatic leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Deep passion for fashion, design, and the Calvin Klein brand aesthetic and values
- Demonstrated understanding of the NYC luxury retail market and affluent consumer expectations
- Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented with a hands-on operational approach
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holiday periods
Skills
Experience
3+ years of progressive retail leadership experience, with 2+ years managing a high-volume premium or luxury flagship retail location. Track record of driving profitability through strategic team leadership and operational excellence in competitive retail markets.
Education
Not specified
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, above-market 401(k) contribution, paid time off, company-paid holidays, flexible work schedules, seasonal hours, Care.com services for childcare and elder care, tuition reimbursement for continued education, associate discount on company merchandise
Culture
Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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