Area Asset Protection Manager

Overview

Area Asset Protection Manager (AAPM)

Lead Asset Protection activities for assigned units in accordance with company policies and procedures, in order to drive sales and profits.

Primary Responsibilities:

Team Development

Frequently conducts developmental conversations with direct reports and maintains notes / observations of strengths and opportunities

Interviews, hires and trains Asset Protection talent for the store and ensures Asset Protection team is following Asset Protection Directives, policies and procedures

Actively walks the floor and coaches in the moment to enhance each associate's ability to develop and advises Store/District Leadership Teams when opportunities are noted

Internal & External Investigations

Proactively identifies potential acts of theft and fraud by observing associate and customer activity, reviewing exception reports and investigation referrals

Interviews associates suspected of theft or fraud in accordance with company policies and properly documents all stages

Reviews and ensures all Asset Protection documentation is complete, accurate and is maintained per Company policy and procedure

Communicates external theft trends to associates and will partner with other locations/retailers to identify Organized Retail Crime (ORC) groups and patterns. Takes direction from DAPM and or Field Investigations to gather evidence on ORC and external fraud

Attends hearings as required and updates appropriate files with courtrelated outcomes

Creates and maintains relationship with local law enforcement and mall security partners

Reviews the reports of external apprehensions, internal investigations, incident reports, PCI, PII and Sales Audit documentation.

Shrink and Safety

Tailors company Asset Protection direction to their particular stores and creates new ways to educate and motivate store teams to focus on shrinkage reduction and safety

Coaches store associates on keeping work areas and sales floor free of hazards to protect customers and associates from accidents, along with maintaining inventory maintenance process.

Periodically audits departments for merchandise protection standard adherence

Identifies merchandise protection opportunities that deviate from company standards

What you get:

Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays , and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on merchandise at all Catalyst Brands. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

ABOUT CATALYST BRANDS

Catalyst Brands ignites America's most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.

Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.

For more information, visit catalystbrands.com

Pay Range

USD $57,750.00 - USD $82,500.00 /Yr.