Calvin Klein Deputy Store Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the successful running of the store, partnering with the Store Manager to develop talent, increase sales and foster a positive, high-performance work environment; lead the team and ensure smooth store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Welcome customers and coach the team in real time.
• Build strong product and promotional knowledge to highlight value and strengthen customer loyalty.
• Partner closely with the Store Manager to uphold service and brand standards.
• Maintain a consistent customer focus and monitor market and store trends.
• Direct merchandising execution and use sales insights to inform decisions on the sales floor.
• Ensure compliance with policies, inventory controls and loss-prevention measures.
• Prepare staff schedules in line with operational needs and support the management of expenses and inventory.
• Contribute to planning and share customer insights and identified opportunities.
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards in accordance with company guidelines.
• Recruit and onboard talent, and support succession planning and performance decisions.
• Motivate, coach and recognize the team to drive results and development.
• Represent the brand authentically, demonstrating professionalism, respect and genuine enthusiasm for Calvin Klein.
• Promote inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Support company initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of retail store management experience.
• Flexible availability to meet varying operational requirements.
• Strong communication skills that build trust within the team.
• Ability to coach colleagues and new employees.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively during high-workload periods.
• Reliable follow-through on commitments and deadlines.
• Consistently model the expected brand behaviors for the team.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of retail store management experience.

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.

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