About the Role
Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned unit in accordance with company policies and procedures, driving sales and profits.
Responsibilities
- Conduct developmental conversations with direct reports, documenting strengths and opportunities.
- Interview, hire, and train Asset Protection talent for the store.
- Ensure the Asset Protection team adheres to directives, policies, and procedures.
- Coach associates on the sales floor to enhance development.
- Advise Store/District Leadership Teams on noted opportunities.
- Identify potential theft and fraud by observing activity, reviewing exception reports, and investigation referrals.
- Interview associates suspected of theft or fraud, documenting all stages.
- Ensure Asset Protection documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained per company policy.
- Communicate external theft trends to associates.
- Partner with other locations/retailers to identify Organized Retail Crime (ORC) groups and patterns.
- Gather evidence on ORC and external fraud under direction from DAPM or Field Investigations.
- Attend hearings as required and update files with court-related outcomes.
- Create and maintain relationships with local law enforcement and mall security partners.
- Review reports of external apprehensions, internal investigations, incident reports, PCI, PII, and Sales Audit documentation.
- Tailor company Asset Protection direction to specific stores.
- Educate and motivate store teams on shrinkage reduction and safety.
- Coach store associates on maintaining hazard-free work areas and sales floors.
- Coach store associates on maintaining inventory maintenance processes.
- Periodically audit departments for merchandise protection standard adherence.
- Identify merchandise protection opportunities that deviate from company standards.
Salary/Compensations
- USD $57,120.00 - USD $81,600.00 per year
Benefits
- Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan
- Competitive medical/dental/vision benefits package
- Term life insurance
- Paid vacation/holidays
- 401(k) with Company match
- Associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands
- Eight paid holidays during the calendar year for eligible associates
- Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday
About the Company
- Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.
- Portfolio includes JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
- Established in 2025 through the combination of JCPenney and the former SPARC Group.
- Operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- Serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.
- Visit catalystbrands.com for more information.
