melin Retail Store Manager- Century City

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80,000-$85,000

Company Overview

At melin we believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our

products that we can actually extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on.

We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of

excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of A

players.

This is a new location set to open in March 2026. The Store Manager will play a key role in helping to launch and establish this new store from the ground up.

Summary

The Store Manager will be responsible to leading and coaching the store team to provide the highest level of connection and focus to each guest that enters a melin store. To always put the team and guest first, and work to build a lifelong relationship with each melin guest and the melin brand. In addition, the Store Manager will be responsible for opening and closing the store, handling operational procedures, inventory management, managing the POS system, hiring and training staff, scheduling, and overall upkeep of the store while providing exceptional customer service and fostering a team environment. The Store Manager should have scheduling flexibility, excellent management skills, customer service orientation, and problem-solving abilities.

Areas of Responsibility included but not limited to :

Operations / Sales / Customer Service :

• Store Manager will be responsible to manage the store financials by driving sales through a premium guest experience, hiring and coaching best in class sales experts, and running an effective operational system that aligns with the melin Culture and Retail Operating Principles.
• Consistently recruit, interview, and train A team players.
• Deliver and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written, strong independent work ethic, excellent time management skills, and organizational abilities.
• Manage and execute store product flow, back of house operations, supply needs, and daily store maintenance.
• Execute seasonal floor sets / visual merchandising directives within the store and maintain visual standards and brand image daily.
• Monitor and control you team schedule and payroll.
• Meet or exceed financial plan, including revenue plan, payroll budget, and overall store P&L.

Product Knowledge

POS Expert

Manage Staff : 40 - 50% of your time

Inventory : 20% of your time

Events / Marketing : 5-10% of your time

Goals

What we offer :

We are looking for someone with the following skills and qualifications :

We offer a very unique working environment with great company and fringe benefits along with the opportunity for growth.

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.