At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
L.L.Bean is looking for the Store Manager to lead the opening of our first-ever Nebraska store, coming to Omaha’s Avenue One in Spring 2027. Located in West Omaha near 192nd & West Dodge Road, this brand-new store and center is an exciting opportunity to build a team, launch a new location, and bring the L.L.Bean experience to a new outdoor community.
At L.L.Bean, we’re growing and expanding our retail footprint as we bring new brick-and-mortar stores to more communities across the country, including our newest location in Omaha. Guided by our belief in the restorative power of the outdoors, we’re creating spaces where people can connect with nature, gear up for adventures and feel part of something bigger. As a Store Manager, you’ll play a critical role in this growth journey; leading a strong, collaborative team, building relationships with our loyal customers, and delivering the authentic, high-quality experience that defines L.L.Bean.
Position Purpose: Drives business results, develops talent and ensures delivery of the legendary L.L.Bean customer experience for assigned outdoor lifestyle concept retail store. Communicates and drives Retail strategic initiatives. Accountable for P & L performance for assigned store. Promotes the company's core values of Outdoors Heritage, Integrity, Service, Respect, Perseverance and Safe and Healthy Living to ensure the integrity of the brand, culture and mission of L.L.Bean is upheld at all times.
Store Sales Vol: $4-6M/year
Responsibilities:
Drives business results in assigned store
Sets clear direction and communicates consistent priorities.
Inspires and guides team(s) to reach goals and achieve objectives.
Leverages and assigns resources (payroll, expenses, people) to meet goals.
Creates a disciplined culture focused on excellence in execution.
Ensures adherence to all standard operating procedures, including Human Resource Management, Loss Prevention, and Safety.
Ensures asset protection and supply control contributing to profit and loss management.
Takes personal accountability for individual results and team decisions.
Develops talent in assigned store
Sets high standards and clear accountability.
Develops team to deliver legendary customer service in support of L.L. Bean's Golden Rule and Guarantee.
Fosters a deep connection between the team and the brand.
Objectively and accurately assess talent.
Provides frequent and comprehensive performance feedback (written and verbal).
Seizes the opportunity to highlight the achievement of others.
Ensures all leaders address underperformance with urgency and appropriate partnerships.
Identifies high-potential employees and offers challenging assignments as part of their succession planning and development.
Fosters an inclusive work environment by seeking team members’ perspectives, actively listening to others' opinions and experiences, and modeling and encouraging respectful communication among the team.
Models L.L.Bean’s inclusive and fair hiring practices
Values and works collaboratively and respectfully across a variety of differences among team members and customers.
Delivers the L.L. Bean customer experience in assigned store
Drives the elevation of GUIDE / Manager On Duty behaviors.
Holds self and others accountable to L.L. Bean's Golden Rule and Guarantee.
Ensures store actively promotes Learn, Try, Buy and Enjoy concept through outdoor discovery school walk-on adventures, clinics and demonstrations.
Uses customer feedback to influence changes that enhance the customer experience.
Identifies and influences improvements in visual presentation to…