Job Location Austin 022 - Austin, TX 78757 Salary Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year
We are seeking a Retail Store Manager to join our team!
Our Store Managers recruit and develop staff, manage in-store product assortments and inventory, analyze margin and profit levels, drive store top line sales and comp sales increases, advocate superior customer service, and develop strategies to address opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of store operations. Meet or exceed assigned goals and objectives through labor management, comp sales increases, customer service metrics, auto service metrics, fiscal accountability, and merchandising.
Commit to providing exceptional customer service on a daily basis.
Lead recruiting initiatives building a strong staff by interviewing, selecting and hiring individuals that will be a part of a single high functioning team.
Consistently evaluate and develop talent.
Effectively coach those employees performing below expectations through effective communication, timely feedback, and performance appraisals.
Drive sales at high velocity by using superior merchandising skills to ensure the best visual placement of product.
Use project management skills to organize, plan and set deadlines for initiatives, as well as monitor progress to ensure goals are met.
Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and respond quickly and appropriately to changing environments. Creating solutions for any sales and operations challenges faced by the retail store.
Ensure compliance of all policies, procedures, and practices at all times, both personally and by all Team Members.
Planning and meeting the Weekly and Monthly Sales Goals.
Create and maintain a pleasurable working environment for the staff.
Assist the Retail District Manager in training future managers.
Maintain open and effective communication between the store, Retail District Manager and the Home Office.
Motivate the staff to maximize sales.
Support outside marketing events to promote Dover Saddlery.
Qualifications:
Strong Equestrian Knowledge required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Associates or Bachelors degree in Retail Management, Business, or related field strongly desired.
Retail Store Management experience required.
Strong cognitive skills including problem analysis, decision making, and financial analysis.
General knowledge of and ability to operate a personal computer, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to motivate and inspire a team to ensure high level performance.
Will work a rotating schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Dover Saddlery was founded by Jim and David Powers, both top ranked riders on the U.S. equestrian team in 1975. The Powers’ focus on quality resulted in Dover Saddlery earning its reputation as a premier, upscale brand in the English riding industry.
From its inception, Dover Saddlery has always put the needs of the horse and rider at the core of every decision made. Only at Dover you’ll find hundreds of new and innovative products introduced each year. We work with suppliers and experts all over the world to offer the highest quality items designed for performance, including tack and apparel, horse clothing, and barn and stable items. In-house equestrians use every item offered to be sure it delivers to the standard as promised.
The commitment to provide world-class products and customer service from a team comprised of 750 knowledgeable, courteous equestrian representatives makes Dover Saddlery the number one equestrian source. Whether you choose to call by phone, shop on line, or visit us at one of our 35 retail stores across the nation, only at Dover Saddlery will you find a product selection so broad that it encompasses 25,000 products ranging from entry level to the most advanced rider’s needs. Everything at Dover Saddlery is backed by the easiest and best guarantee in the industry. Today, Dover Saddlery is the largest equestrian retailer in the United States.
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