Who Are We?

Arula is a brand built for women who are unafraid to be themselves. We are more than a retailer; we are a safe haven for women who’ve been ignored or excluded. We believe size should never limit your fashion choices. You’re more than a number…You are Xquisite, Amazing, Beautiful + Captivating. In the end, it’s not about a pretty dress or a new pair of jeans… it’s about giving you the shopping experience you have always deserved. We see you… We hear you… We support you!

Our Mission

“Stand Out. For Good”. At Arula, those four words are more than just than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

Position Overview

To make a difference in people’s lives, by bringing fashion, inspiration and mission together. To lead and direct all activities required to achieve all store goals, including best of class guest service, sales objectives, human resources management, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation while driving both associate and guest engagement.

People

Directs guest experience efforts that are consistent with Arula expectations; coaches associate on guest engagement to increase transactions and capture guest loyalty

Develops team to accomplish store’s business objectives through recruitment, selection, coaching, investment, retention, and motivation

Create a family environment, while driving sales and anticipating guest needs

Achieves excellent guest experience by role-modeling company experience expectations

Adheres to Human Resource standards

Assesses associate’s performance consistently and reviews and communicates performance proactively

Provides timely feedback to associates, rewarding and recognizing achievement to drive retention

Holds self and associates accountable for achievement of financial results and statistical standards

Manages conflict and coaches by applying company’s recommended processes, standards and guidelines

Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes

Accepts feedback and fosters dialog around solutions

Develops associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks and appropriately delegating and challenging

Fosters team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions

Leads by managing through change and adversity

Ability to function as a role model, ensuring that the guest remains the top priority

Proven ability to respectfully challenge and motivate the team

Process

Understands the Arula culture, and ensures compliance with all Arula values, practices and operational standards

Controls workflow through successful planning and delegation

Leads execution of task directives within designated timeframes

Completes opening/closing procedures according to company standards

Adheres to loss prevention practices and is aware of and reports potential incidents to protect company assets

Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow-up on all store activities

Maintains a safe work environment and reports any potential hazards

Participates and assists in the preparation for the stores’ inventory

Conducts store walk-throughs with team, communicating successes/opportunities in key store categories

Communicates effectively with executive team

Recommends ideas to improve standards and processes

Understands and is accountable for control of income and expense categories as it relates to company’s Profit and Loss statements

Demonstrates a desire and ability to be a responsible learner and utilize all company forms and programs

Develops business strategy and maximizes opportunities to generate additional store volume

Achieves quantifiable performance goals (net sales and payroll)

Ability to control payroll expenses through effective and efficient scheduling and staffing

Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes (up to 30 lbs.)

 

Presentation

Directs merchandise presentation, restocking, and recovery to maximize productivity

Maintains the store’s organization, appearance, and cleanliness

Understands and can clearly articulate the company’s brand positioning, including the uniqueness of concept, current marketing and promotional initiatives, outreach events, in-store events and ministries

Operates with the highest levels of personal integrity and business confidentiality

Represents the brand by adhering to appropriate standards of dress and grooming

Demonstrates knowledge of visual standards and techniques, and ability to implement and substitute within company guidelines

Utilizes and manages the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze and communicate progress towards goals

Maintains the store’s organization, appearance, and cleanliness

Qualifications

1 year Store Leader experience in the retail industry with proven results

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:

#73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023

#4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022

#93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023

#34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022