ABOUT ISALIS
Isalis is a multi-brand, trend-driven clothing boutique with locations in San Francisco, New York City, and soon to be, Boston! We curate the best, sought-after brands — including Bec + Bridge, Simon Miller, Sandy Liang, Tyler McGillivary, and Danielle Guizio — to style alongside our own private label. Our stores should feel like you’re stepping into your dream closet and our goal is for our staff to make you feel like you’re shopping with a best friend. Founded in 2017, Isalis brings back the joy of boutique shopping, where style feels personal, and every piece tells a story.
We’re looking for a highly motivated Store Manager to run operations + lead the opening of this new location. This role blends leadership, customer engagement, team development, visual merchandising, and sales strategy. The Store Manager leads by example, models operational excellence, and helps cultivate a warm, customer-first culture.
**The expected start date for this role is May/June 2026**
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years in retail management or team leadership
- A strong individual sense of style and love of fashion
- A client-centric approach to styling and relationship building
- A competitive yet collaborative mindset — you’re energized by goals
- Confidence in coaching others and leading daily floor direction
- Strong sales intuition — you know how to elevate transactions and motivate a team
- Experience with retail operations, POS systems, and visual merchandising
- Exceptional multitasking skills — able to balance customer needs, team direction, and operational priorities with ease
- High personal accountability and ability to self-manage
THE ROLE
Team Leadership & Development
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling
- Lead daily floor coverage and team communication
- Give real-time coaching and performance feedback
- Support staff development conversations and corrective action when needed
Customer Experience
- Model a warm, thoughtful, and elevated styling experience
- Support ongoing client outreach and nurture VIP customer relationships
- Handle customer concerns with grace and solution-oriented communication
Sales & Performance
- Help meet, exceed and communicate daily/weekly sales goals
- Coach the team on selling behaviors and maximizing basket size
- Review sales data and share insights with leadership
Visual Merchandising & Presentation
- Maintain floor moves, weekly merchandising updates, and new product launches
- Ensure the store feels fresh, inspiring, and aligned with brand standards
Operations & Inventory
- Oversee opening/closing procedures and general store upkeep
- Maintain inventory accuracy and shrink reduction practices
- Partner with the Merchandising and Operations teams to ensure healthy inventory levels
THE PERKS
- Pay Rate: $26–$29/hr based on experience
- Path to Growth: Opportunities for advancement based on performance and leadership potential
- Product Discount: Employee discounts on Isalis merchandise
- Career Development: Opportunity to be a influential part of a new store/new market opening with hands-on leadership experience in a fast-growing retail brand
- Community: Work alongside and network with like-minded, fashion-forward individuals who share your passion for style and boutique culture
AVAILABILITY
- Full-time schedule (40 hours per week)
- Weekend availability required
- Holiday availability required (e.g.,Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Black Friday, Summer holidays, etc.)
Comms & Expectations
- Stay up to date with company communications via email, text, and Slack when not on-site
Additional Info
- Parking available on site for a smaller vehicle
TO APPLY
(If you're applying via LinkedIn, please also follow the steps below.)
Please email your resume and a cover letter to Charlie@shopisalis.com.
In your cover letter, please include:
- Why you believe you’re a great fit for this role, including any relevant experience
- Any pre-scheduled time off in the next 3–6 months
- Your general weekly availability (days/times you’re unavailable)
- Your desired weekly hours
If you’re excited to lead with style, curiosity, and heart — and make an impact on a brand new store with Isalis Boston — we’d love to meet you!
