Provides information to store management by recapping promotional activity; reporting business opportunities, results, trends and competitive information
Manages controllable costs by educating managers on procedures for controlling merchandise variation, managing salaries, overtime, cash, repair and maintenance costs
Collaborates with Marketing team to ensure promotions and new product introductions are fully implemented
Provides feedback to category managers regarding stock issues
Partners with vendors to ensure product is available
Ensures compliance with requirements by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures, and government regulations
Achieves financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances
Provides leadership and direction to store managers, including assistance in recruiting, selection, and orientation processes
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
3-5 years of retail business experience or more preferred
Minimum of 2 years of management responsibility
Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word preferred
Must have demonstrated leadership ability
Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English