Store Manager - Louisiana Market

The Store Manager is responsible for managing and maximizing profitability, and sales of a company owned retail store. The Manager is accountable for the financial budget including: the controlling of labor costs and overall expenses of the locations. Maintains and represents the company’s core values of service, quality and integrity to create total customer satisfaction
Responsibilities

The Responsibilities of a Store Manager include:

• Manage a retail specialty store with staff of 5 -15 employees
• Ensure all operational responsibilities are carried out including but not limited to: opening and closing procedures, inventory control, receiving, merchandising, loss prevention and customer service
• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring of staff
• Participates in store selling efforts to ensure personal goals as wells store sales and productivity goals are met.
• Train, delegate and supervise staff to develop and maintain individual selling goals, customer service and product knowledge skills.
• Conduct regular meetings with the store staff and maintain daily communications binder.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are upheld throughout the entire store (selling floor, backroom and bathroom).
• Partner with Human Resources to address and document unsatisfactory performance and policy violations related to new hire/termination paperwork, benefits, disciplinary action, etc. in a timely matter.
• Follow Loss Prevention guidelines throughout entire store (back office and selling floor). Participate in programs to reduce loss/shortage, report merchandise or cash discrepancies to Regional LP Manager
• Ensure entire staff adheres to Mystery shop guidelines.
• Create and promote strong business relationships with vendors, mall management and local businesses
• Participate in corporate initiated store events or create specific promotions based on the needs of the market or clientele

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience a must, speciality retail a plus
• College Degree preferred
• Analytical skills are essential
• Ability to work flexible hours, 40 hours a week, 2 nights a week, weekends and holidays
• Demonstrates strong leadership ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate (word, excel and lotus notes)
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 25lbs.