New Outlet Store Opening - Fashion Outlets of Niagara
Location:
NY - Niagara Falls - 665
City:
Niagara Falls
Metro Area:
Fashion Outlets of Niagara - Niagara Falls/Buffalo
State:
NY
Postal Code:
14304
Functional Area:
General Manager
Requisition Number:
980292
First Open Date:
01/31/2014
Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Store Manager is accountable for driving profitable business results and operational excellence through effective selection, proper placement, training, coaching, and utilization of store associates. Key areas of focus include the client experience, retail revenue growth, expense management, marketing, merchandising, and process execution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Client-Centric - Build a store environment that is consistently focused on delivering exceptional client engagement experiences
1. Lead a consistent focus in delivering exceptional client experiences
2. Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the business/market to capture a greater market share
3. Remain up-to-date on what is current in the fashion industry
4. Ensure Client Experience Brand Standards are maintained
Merchandising Excellence - Clearly and consistently represent merchandising principles
1. Understand business concepts and use strategic processes to make good business decisions
2. Ensure visual guidelines are set in accordance with Company direction
3. Ensure implementation of company selling strategies
4. Ensure Merchandising Brand Standards are maintained
Operational Excellence - Create and sustain systems that support company goals and initiatives
1. Ensure team communication
2. Direct workforce management activities
3. Direct merchandise-flow activities
4. Manage controllable expenses
5. Maintain policies and procedures
6. Loss Prevention/Safety
7. Ensure Operational Brand Standards are maintained
Leadership Attributes - Identify, recruit, hire, and retain talented associates
1. Motivate, inspire, and lead team to achieve results
2. Ensure development opportunities are provided for associates
3. Recognize individual and team achievements and contributions
4. Ensure company policies, procedures, and standards are effectively implemented
5. Lead change and innovation
QUALIFICATIONS
▪ Proven ability to drive sales results
▪ Strong supervisory, communication, and client service skills
▪ Minimum of two years of retail experience
▪ Prior sales management experience
▪ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
