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Area Manager

Location: New York, New York

CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as an Area Manger.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Area manager.


As an integral leader in a continuously evolving business, leads teams to grow top line revenue and deliver best in class customer service. Develops associates for future retail growth, works with business partners to execute company and brand initiatives, improves processes and standards, and drives profitability. Keeps abreast of area trends and financial performance to provide strategic support to the Senior Director Retail Operations, CB2.

This is a store based position and can be based out of New Yorl Metro or DC Metro!

A day in the life as an Area Manager...

  • Accountable for full store and area level P&L performance.
  • Exceeds sales plan by driving KPIs, building passionate, high performing teams, and leading and motivating teams to success.
  • Analyzes performance and creates performance improvement actions, gathers and communicates market data, provides feedback and recommendations for business development and adjustment to strategies, tactics, and resources as it relates to performance improvement within the market.
  • Ensures CB2's sales and customer service standards and retail operations procedures are being adhered to at every location through frequent store visits as well as by leading, managing, and motivating a remote workforce.
  • Guides implementation and management of training programs to optimize sales, to provide best in class customer service and to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Creates succession plans by developing Store Managers and store mid-management to prepare them for Area/Store manager positions.
  • Fosters an environment of accountability and high associate engagement while nurturing the CB2 brand's culture.
  • Acts as a proactive and positive change agent by identifying gaps and opportunities to develop solutions and move each store forward, remaining aware of each store's unique strengths and challenges.

What you’ll bring to the table…  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to evaluate store and area indicators and translate them into action to drive results
  • Able to build collaborative and effective relationships at all levels
  • Ability to build strong teams and be assertive in driving successful goal achievement strategies
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

  • Minimum 3 years experience in multi-unit retail management role preferred
  • Minimum of 3+ years of prior Retail Store Manager experience including strong single unit performance and some experience leading/managing multi-unit initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Travels up to 70% and ability to travel with little notice


Minimum Starting Rate: $117,000.00 Hourly

Up to: $155,050.00 Hourly

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Job ID 2024-19721 Date posted 07/11/2024 Position Type Full-Time
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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Life insurance and Disability
  • Retirement and 401(k) match
  • Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
  • Merchandise discount and EAP resources
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.cb2.com/benefits


Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.

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