Retail Store Manager
Red Wing Shoes
214 reviews
2928 Heartland Crossing Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303
$45,000 - $65,000 a year - Full-time
Red Wing Shoes
214 reviews
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Job details
Salary
$45,000 - $65,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Full Job Description Fit…It’s important in the shoes we make and the people we hire. Red Wing Shoes has a long tradition of making the most comfortable work and outdoor footwear. We are searching for some of the most talented professionals who strive for growth. We respect where we started but like to think outside the (shoe) box and value ideas that make us competitive.
We are looking for a store manager to promote and support the Red Wing Shoe Store whom is responsible for its overall operations. Managers have full P & L responsibility including controlling expenses, managing accounts, developing new business by working with area businesses on commercial accounts and the Industrial Sales Manager, managing inventory and visual merchandising.
We offer a very competitive salary based on qualifications in addition to offering a strong commission program based on store sales metrics. Top of salary range is higher to allow for future growth in position. We offer great store hours and our Store Managers typically work 40 hours per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Achieve sales and financial objectives for RWSS
• Accountable for profit and loss at the store level
• Build and promote operational effectiveness in store and with associates by utilizing the 4 wall ownership principals including building revenue growth, margin improvement, profit growth and expense control
• Participate in annual budget process
• Analyze performance variances to maximize business efficiencies
• Ensure policies, practices and standards (compliance) are consistently executed including Red Wing Experience, Retail Selling Process, Fitting Stool Leads, sales promotions and advertising
• Control loss of retail items through loss prevention strategies
• Ensure superior customer service standards are met
• Develop, maintain and grow industrial sales within market area by selling the value of employer-sponsored safety shoe programs to key industrial contacts, applying our best in-class solutions to meet their safety program needs and goals, resulting in measurable growth in footwear revenue, improved profitability and increased customer loyalty
• Monitor, evaluate and report on activities and products of the competition as well as changes in the marketplace and recommend course of action to Area Retail Manager
• Inventory management to maximize profitability of store thus creating a high turnover ratio
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Measure and fit every customer properly
• Explain product features and benefits, as well as technical specifications
• Suggest appropriate accessories with every footwear purchase
• Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, signing, and housekeeping standards
• Collaborate with associates to develop leads
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations
• Enthusiasm to provide the highest level of customer service
• Uphold core values
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, classes or programs
Qualifications:
• High School Education and 2+ years retail management experience including budget and sales goals management
• Enjoy meeting, serving and interacting with customers
• Dependability and flexibility with scheduled work shifts
• Understanding of “retail” hours which include, day, evening and weekend hours
• Strong computer experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Hands-on knowledge of principles and methods for demonstrating, promoting and selling products. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, referral & lead generation & sales techniques.
• Success with recruiting and training. Demonstrated ability to motivate and retain talent is essential.
• High energy, enthusiasm and motivated demeanor
• Demonstrated problem solving skills that yield results
• Effective communication style with all levels of organization including store employees and management
• Retail operations expertise
• Team and collaboration orientation
• Lean thinking, able to drive change that enables efficiencies and drives growth
Preferred Qualifications:
• AA or BA degree and 2+ years Retail Management Experience
• Footwear sales experience
Physical Demands:
• Possibility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending lacing shoes and climbing ladders
• Housekeeping duties including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping floors, washing mirrors, setting up and maintaining displays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
Shift:
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
Weekly day range:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Owensboro, KY 42303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Hiring Insights Hiring 1 candidate for this role
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Posted 11 days ago