Nashville, Bonjour! A Holiday Sneak Peek of Clare V.

Full-Time Seasonal Store Manager — Nashville Holiday Pop-Up

November 2026–Early January 2027 | Potential for a Future Permanent Role 

Nashville, we’ve felt the love—and we’re coming your way! Before our permanent store opens in spring 2027, we’re bringing a little Los Angeles style and Parisian charm to Music City with a seasonal holiday pop-up.

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Store Manager to lead our holiday debut, build a welcoming team, and connect with Nashville’s community of Clare V. lovers. If you love thoughtful service, great style, and creating a shop people want to return to, we’d love to meet you.

This is a full-time seasonal position running from November 2026 through early January 2027. Following the holiday season, the store will close for renovations, with a permanent opening anticipated in April 2027. There may be an opportunity to return in a permanent role when the store reopens, subject to business needs, performance, and mutual interest. Employment during the renovation period and a future permanent position are not guaranteed. Candidates interested in either the seasonal assignment alone or a potential longer-term opportunity are welcome to apply.

About Clare V.

Clare V. is a line of accessible-luxury pieces born and based in sunny Los Angeles, California. Led by founder Clare Vivier, the brand reflects Clare’s unique background, passions, and vision.

Clare began by making the bags she wanted but couldn’t find anywhere. As the brand grew, she kept production rooted in Los Angeles while building partnerships with local and global organizations making a positive difference in the world. Today, Clare V. remains committed to conscious practices while creating collections that are bold yet enduring, elevated yet accessible, and irresistibly charming yet rooted in everyday practicality.

Our headquarters is in the Silver Lake/Frogtown area of Los Angeles, and the company remains actively led by Clare Vivier.

The Role

The Store Manager leads a profitable, service-minded shop by developing a team that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences and strong results.

You will oversee the seasonal pop-up’s daily operations, sales performance, staffing, inventory, and controllable expenses while creating a kind, inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. As the leader of our Nashville holiday debut, you’ll help introduce the store to the community and build relationships that can carry into our permanent opening.

What You’ll Do

Create a Memorable Customer Experience

• Deliver warm, thoughtful service that reflects Clare V.’s values.
• Develop strong product knowledge and help customers discover pieces they’ll love.
• Build lasting customer relationships through clienteling and personalized follow-up.
• Plan and host in-store events that connect Clare V. with the Nashville community.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and thoughtfully.

Build and Lead the Team

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a strong seasonal sales team.
• Lead from the sales floor, coaching in the moment and responding to the needs of customers and associates.
• Teach effective selling skills, product knowledge, and service standards.
• Set clear expectations and provide constructive, respectful feedback.
• Recognize contributions and create a positive, motivating work environment.
• Adapt your leadership style as needed and remain receptive to feedback.
• Learn monogramming and support this personalized customer service.

Drive Sales and Manage Operations

• Lead the team toward sales, service, customer satisfaction, and profitability goals.
• Manage schedules, payroll, labor hours, and controllable expenses.
• Communicate store goals, results, new arrivals, and company updates.
• Maintain an inviting, visually compelling, clean, and organized store.
• Oversee receiving, shipment processing, transfers, returns, markdowns, promotions, and accurate inventory counts.
• Keep the stockroom and back-of-house areas organized.
• Oversee cash handling, bank deposits, petty cash, and deposit records.
• Respond promptly to communications and partner with the Director of Stores to address operational and personnel concerns.
• Delegate effectively, prioritize competing needs, and find practical solutions to challenges.
• Support pop-up setup, holiday events, and end-of-season closing activities.
• Stay informed about surrounding retailers and opportunities to strengthen local business.

Requirements

• At least three years of retail management experience, including at least one year in luxury retail or a high-end customer service environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales, customer service, and operational performance.
• Strong clienteling and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Availability for the seasonal assignment from October through early January.
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including weekends, holidays, and peak holiday periods. Saturday availability is required.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with inventory management, retail reporting, and POS systems.
• Experience managing store payroll, labor hours, and controllable budgets.
• Experience opening a store, managing a pop-up, or leading a team through a busy holiday season.
• Familiarity with Nashville’s retail community and opportunities for local customer engagement.

This role involves:

• Actively supervising and moving throughout the sales floor for extended periods.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing stairs throughout the workday.
• Using hands and fingers to operate POS systems, computers, handheld devices, and office equipment.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or moving products, fixtures, boxes, and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Assisting with merchandising, fixture movement, stock organization, shipment processing, and visual setup.
• Using ladders and step stools for merchandising, displays, and stock organization.
• Communicating with customers, team members, and leadership in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Working in an environment with varying noise levels and customer traffic.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Compensation & Perks

Annualized pay range: $70,000–$95,000. Compensation will be paid through regular payroll for the period employed; this range represents an annualized rate, not total compensation for the seasonal assignment.

Eligible employees may receive sales incentive opportunities, generous employee discounts, and product credits, subject to the applicable program terms.

Benefits

Clare V. supports employees’ well-being inside and outside of work. Benefits available to this seasonal position will depend on eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and applicable plan terms. Details will be provided during the hiring process.

Additional Information

This description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Clare V. welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives make stronger teams and better ideas, and we are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex—including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions—gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need support during the application process, please contact alysadearborn@clarev.com.

Our company conducts background checks after a conditional offer has been made. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. We consider the nature of the offense, the time elapsed, and its relevance to the position.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Help us make Clare V.’s first Nashville holiday season something special.