If you are interested in a Corporate Office, Regional Field, or Director Field position, please submit your resume to careers@rue21.com

We are seeking candidate for the following positions at the Corporate Office in Warrendale, PA or specified Regional/Director Field based location.

District Manager-Colorado

rue21 is looking for a District Manager to supervise a multi-store district to ensure customer satisfaction and profitable business growth. The qualified candidate must be able to: Drive and maximize sales goals, while controlling shrink and payroll; Foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation; Establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional customer service through training, development and lead by example; Ensure high standard for visual presentation, store layouts and overall cleanliness are maintained; Ensure company policies and procedures, including cash control, shipping/receiving, and safety are constantly followed; Recruit, develop, and retain qualified associates to ensure staffing needs are met. Job Requirements include: Extensive multi-store retail management experience required; A minimum of 5-years District Management experience with proven results; Strong networking, recruiting, training, visual merchandising and operational skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills with stores, Regional Director and Corporate Office; Strong aptitude for interpreting retail data and applying solutions as problems arise; and The ability to adapt to change and assume added responsibilities.

District Manager-Coastal Carolinas

rue21 is looking for a District Manager to supervise a multi-store district to ensure customer satisfaction and profitable business growth. The qualified candidate must be able to: Drive and maximize sales goals, while controlling shrink and payroll; Foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation; Establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional customer service through training, development and lead by example; Ensure high standard for visual presentation, store layouts and overall cleanliness are maintained; Ensure company policies and procedures, including cash control, shipping/receiving, and safety are constantly followed; Recruit, develop, and retain qualified associates to ensure staffing needs are met. Job Requirements include: Extensive multi-store retail management experience required; A minimum of 5-years District Management experience with proven results; Strong networking, recruiting, training, visual merchandising and operational skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills with stores, Regional Director and Corporate Office; Strong aptitude for interpreting retail data and applying solutions as problems arise; and The ability to adapt to change and assume added responsibilities.

Allocation Manager

The Manager of Allocation will be in a tactical leadership role, with a focus on the day-to-day management of the allocation/distribution of merchandise from the distribution center to stores. This position would work closely with the Buying, Planning and Field teams to determine inventory targets and merchandise flow needs that support the financial objectives of each classification of product in the accessory area. Duties and Responsibilities include overseeing the development and maintenance of allocation strategies and targets for the accessory division of product with a focus accuracy and timeliness, making recommendations to the Buying and Planning team on product receipt needs to ensure that sales are maximized in all store locations, ensure delivery of the financial objectives of each area through accurate and proactive management and forecasting of sales and inventory levels in each store by classification of product, develop and deliver merchandise analysis at a store and market level to inform and guide decision making, including weekly analysis and insights into product and store sales performance. Qualified candidates must possess 3-5 years related work experience in Allocation and/or Store Planning, with a minimum of 3 years of Allocation experience, a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, passion for retail, a desire to help build a best in class allocation organization, experience working in a high volume, fast paced, specialty retail environment, strong Microsoft Excel skills, analytical aptitude and attention to detail, proven ability to build productive cross-functional relationships, and experience in leading and developing a team

Director of Training

The Director of Training will be accountable for collaboratively working with all members of the organization to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate organizational-wide learning opportunities with a primary focus on management and competency development and training. The responsibilities for this position are as follows: work closely with management to analyze training needs and develop & execute training plans and strategies, provide the lead and support of training programs and materials in support of Field Associates and Management as well as Support Center Associates and Management. This position should also maintain on-going development programs for the organization, assess the results of the training & development, manage projects, prepare reports on training effectiveness & retention, generate new programs for organization as business needs change, connect with management at all levels to improve systems and procedures related to training & development, and build programs that will increase sales & profitability in reducing turnover and building a strong succession plan of talent for future growth. Qualifications include: prior focused retail training, excellent communications skills, strong skills in writing & executing training presentations, experience with e-learning design, must be tenacious, with a true results oriented approach, a leader and team player, must be able to multi-task and handle multiple projects, five years of training experience and bachelor's degree required, passion for training and developing individuals ability to travel.

Director of Real Estate

To supervise and be actively involved with present and future stores including: developing relationships, site selections, financial justifications, travel and convention attendance, lease renewals and negotiations, rent reductions, building allowances, remodels, and new concepts. Developing and implementing market strategy, renewing leases in a timely fashion and create economic guidelines to ensure all deals are made with most favorable terms for rue21. Requirements: retail leasing experience, 10 years related experience, demonstrated ability to negotiate on behalf of retail divisions, proven understanding of the shopping center industry, demonstrated ability to manage multiple brand transactions, Bachelor's degree.

Assistant Payroll Manager

This position entails taking a leadership role in all payroll department growth and transition initiatives, which includes leading projects within the department, implementing process improvements and interfacing with others throughout the company. You will assist managing a department currently consisting of eight associates. Responsibilities include aspects of the in-house payroll department function including processing, tax compliance, issuance of checks, year-end filing requirements, employee supervision and guidance. At least 3 to 5 years leadership experience in a middle market, multi state payroll function with a related bachelor degree and/or accreditation.

Paralegal

This role will provide paralegal services involving drafting contracts and other legal documents, performing legal and corporate research, assisting on real estate, copyright and trademark matters, and maintaining records/files for corporate matters. Requirements: BA/BS; Paralegal certificate in a one year program mandatory; 3-5 years of paralegal experience; strong legal research capabilities and regulatory knowledge; background in real estate or commercial leasing a plus; Lexis or Westlaw and Internet research training required; and ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Junior Business Intelligence Programmer

Responsible for the development and maintenance of Business Intelligence reports and systems that include database-driven web-based and client-based applications. The Business Intelligence Programmer will be responsible for database programming, analysis, maintenance and integration with enterprise systems using the SQL Server Database platform. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of database-driven ASP.NET application development experience and 2-3 years building reports utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (experience with Crystal Reports will be considered). Experience with SharePoint Server 2007 recommended. Working knowledge of Windows 2003 Server a plus. Working knowledge of SQL Server Administration a plus. Experience in a Retail IT environment preferred. Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Administration degree preferred.

Regional Loss Prevention Manager – Midwest

This position will require the meet and exceed of company’s shrink goal through training, auditing, investigations and implementation of company initiatives. Responsibilities include: direct and coordinate all Loss Prevention functions for the region to achieve maximum effectiveness in inventory shortage and protection of assets; identify Loss Prevention training needs and ensure the development of trained, professional and motivated shrinkage awareness teams; partner with District Managers and Store Management to identify shrink priorities and develop shrink reduction strategies; initiate appropriate strategies to bring internal investigations to successful conclusion; coordinate shrink control plans for high shrink stores and overall region; develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with the field and Corporate Office; continually assess Loss Prevention programs and offer suggestions to enhance and/or improve overall program. The position qualification including: bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred; minimum of 3-5 years multi-store retail Loss Prevention experience required; excellent training and presentation skills; strong working knowledge of exception-based reporting; and ability to travel overnight as required.

Merchandise Systems Administrator

Accountable for determining departmental flow, defining process steps, and outlining report specification. Responsible for the data integrity and maintenance of the planning application and for being the liaison between the Merchandise Planning and the Information Technology groups. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Planning, IT or related field. Minimum of 2-5 years related experience of training with system experience within a merchandising planning/retail environment. Must have strong analytical/financial and problem solving skills with the ability to learn software quickly.

Merchandise Allocator

This entry-level position will assist the Merchandise Allocation Analyst with order entry, merchandising analysis and ad hoc reporting requests. Responsibilities include data-entry of allocations, merchandising weekly breakdown of allocations for distributing, updating new store charts/reports, and preparing selling recaps. Successful candidates will be detail oriented, accurate with numbers, well organized, possess excellent computer and communication skills, and handle multiple tasks in a very fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. This position offers outstanding growth potential for individuals seeking a career in retail merchandising

Merchandise Planner

This position will work closely with the Buying, and Allocation teams to develop and review assortment plans and manage OTB strategies. This role works as an integral part of the Merchandising and Planning and Allocation teams by identifying risks and opportunities and making recommendations to ensure that we are maximizing the profitability of the assortment. Qualifications included: 3-5 years related work experience in Planning and/or Allocation, with a minimum of 3 years of planning experience; experience working in a high volume, fast paced, specialty retail environment; strong Microsoft Excel skills; proven ability to build productive cross-functional relationships; experience working both independently and in a team oriented environment; and strong attention to detail.

Director of Girls Sportswear - Juniors

Responsible for creating, developing and implementation of the merchandise strategy which includes leading the buying team, defining product assortments and strategizing and executing business plans to maximize sales, margins and turnover. Responsibilities include: selection of vendors and product based on specific requirements, timing, target customer and distribution; forecasts fashion trends, evaluates competition and attend major markets; coordinates requirements, specifications, timing, and distribution for merchandise selection; executes and develops departmental strategies it achieve global allocation and replenishment targets; monitor inventories to trends to maximize sales, improve margins and promotional events; achieve sales & profit objectives for the junior categories (fashion tops, denim, bottoms, active wear); manages the Open to Buy – weekly, monthly & season to date; develops and executes exit strategies as needed; develop strategies and criteria for negotiations. Qualification included: 5 years experience as Buyer required; 2-3 years as a Divisional Merchandise Manager or Director in a fast-paced, high volume specialty retailer; strong product development and private label experience with import/ domestics; successful track record in growing the business and maintaining margins; team player and the ability to lead and develop others; and BS degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred.

Buyer-Juniors, Tops/Sportswear

This role is responsible for achieving sales & profit objectives for key junior categories. This includes the development and successful implementation of buying strategies, inventory management, merchandise selection, assortment and promotional planning, developing pricing strategies and marketing plans for fashion trend categories. Responsibilities: coordinates requirements, specifications, timing, and distribution for merchandise selection; develop strategies and criteria for negotiations; coordinate with marketing and visual departments for sales promotion and visual direction; and maintain and update open-to-buy daily, weekly and monthly. Qualification: five years experience as Buyer required; successful track record in growing the business and maintaining margins; proficient in Word and Excel; must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task; excellent communication skills; previous retail apparel experience required; ability to multi-task and prioritize; and BS degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field preferred.

If you are interested in Store Management, Sales Associate or Seasonal positions, please complete an Online Expression of Interest by clicking below. An official rue21 Application can only be obtained by visiting a store location.

We are seeking candidates for the following Field Operations in the indicated locations based on the company's aggressive expansion:

rue21 offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401K. Also available are generous associate discounts and growth opportunities!