Seasonal Store Manager (Paramus, NJ)

The Seasonal Store Sales Manager (SSM) is responsible for leading and managing the store team to drive sales and achieve sales goals. This includes leading the team with daily goals, merchandising, product management and add on sales. This position also requires extensive product knowledge, maintaining inventory levels, control costs, proper staffing and overall day to day operations of the retail location. This position is approximately August 1 through January 15th.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the store team to achieve sales goals daily, weekly and monthly.
• Role model behavior regarding leadership, communication, selling, operations and training/developing of all associates.
• Motivate team to achieve sales goals through enthusiastic behavior, goal setting, creating a fun environment and in-store contests (with approval).
• Communicate/partner with GM on store sales goals and results, daily happenings, personnel issues and planning of store operations.
• Write proper schedules within plan/budget for the daily operations of the store.
• Continually learn the operations of the store and company for personal development.
• Properly plan holiday excess business, product and staffing.
• Responsible for opening and closing of the store and securing all store assets.
• Responsible for recruitment, training, coaching and development of store associates.
• Drive sales in the store by following sales guidelines and procedures including sampling and selling products with passion and enthusiasm, while providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain product knowledge and stay abreast of changes in product assortment. Train all associates on product changes.
• Execute floor sets, pricing, signage, promotional activities and other merchandising strategies according to company directives.
• Execute store inventory procedures and train associates on inventory control and minimizing product waste.
• Follow established policies, practices, and procedures including quality, sanitary, and safety guidelines. This includes compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Foster the brand image and reputation through impeccable personal presentation and attitude.
• Ring customer transactions using the POS system, actively sell add-ons at the point of sale, and follow through on excellent up selling. Follow proper cash handing procedures.
• Pursue Business to Business sales opportunities in the community according to established procedures.
• Complete daily banking as needed (daylight hours only) and following all proper safety procedures.
• Complete daily audit of deposit log, cash funds, safe contents and all paperwork.
• Other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Top candidates for this position will have a three to five years experience in the retail leadership environment. Must have excellent communication skills, sales skills, and organizational skills and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

. Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

. Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

. Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.

. Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

SKILLS COMPETENCIES

. Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

. Management of Financial Resources – Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

. Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

ABILITIES

. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

. Fluency of Ideas – The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness or creativity).

. Visualization – The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

. Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

. Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Special Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting, crawling and lifting.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand 8-10 hours per day.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Able to work in a cooler/freezer environment.
• This position requires a background investigation.
• Possibility of travel.

The expected salary range for this position is $28/hour. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.

• Exact benefit terms, conditions and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the retail leadership environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills, sales skills, and organizational skills and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting, crawling and lifting.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand 8-10 hours per day.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Able to work in a cooler/freezer environment.
• Possibility of travel.