Store Managers are responsible for maximizing sales, providing an exceptional shopping experience for the customer and managing the store’s visual and operational standards. The Store Manager is responsible for training and developing high performance teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Leadership
Creates an outstanding sales and customer service environment
Strives for sales excellence and results
Sets and evaluates weekly, monthly and seasonal goals for staff
Works with customers and models excellent customer service skills and floor supervision skills
Assesses store morale, monitor and praise positive associate performance and resolves and documents performance issues promptly
Staffing and Associate Development
Networks in industry to recruit and hire high quality management and sales-oriented Associates (stays abreast of competition)
Insures adequate staff is available to meet business needs – schedules accordingly
Follows company criteria for properly hiring, reviewing, coaching and promoting Sales Associates, Assistant Managers and Co-Managers
Administers company personnel programs including appropriate performance reviews, compensation and employment records
Insures Associates are trained on product knowledge, selling skills and customer service
Documents employee performance in timely manner
Creates enthusiasm and excitement within store to motivate high performance teams
Operations Excellence
Protects store payroll by adhering to wage cost guidelines
Controls company assets, i.e. key control, loss prevention measures, inventory and company standards of conduct
Strives for 100% accuracy and compliance in: cash, inventory, fixtures and property
Store Standards
Executes floor-set and promotional directives; implements visual merchandising
Supervises the overall cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and backroom
Understands, supports and complies with all company policies and procedures
Miscellaneous
Handles other duties as assigned by the District Director and Regional Director
Attends store meetings
Adheres to company guidelines of dependability, including attendance requirements
Must be minimum of 20 years of age
Minimum of two years retail Store Management position / experience in women’s apparel (or related field)
Knowledge of applicable Wage & Hour laws
Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Must have and maintain reliable transportation to get to/from work and perform daily trips to bank
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School graduate or equivalent
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English
Ability to speak and understand Spanish is preferred in some stores
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
High School math proficiency (i.e., ability to add, subtract, complex multiplication, division, calculate percents for completion of ledgers, bank deposits and schedules
Basic math skills for purchase, payment transactions and bank deposits
FASHION SAVVY:
Knowledge of current fashion trends and styles
Appreciation and demonstration of an overall finished fashion look
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Strong verbal and communication skills
Strong observation skills – identifying and assessing customer and employee behavior, reactions, floor awareness, etc.
Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e., names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to operate computer/cash register
Standing, walking, bending, squatting and or twisting
Simple grasping, pushing, lifting and or carrying things with right/left hand which weigh 3-15 pounds
Reaching above or below shoulder level
Climbing ladders 6-12 feet
Hearing music played at an intermediate level
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to create a quality working environment that will encourage others to develop and excel
Foster a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect, professionalism and teamwork to achieve goals
The Wet Seal, LLC is a pioneer in fast fashion retailing, sells apparel, footwear and accessories designed for teen girls and young women of all sizes through retail stores nationwide, as well as an e-commerce website. The Company operates 171 stor... more