FOOTWEAR STORE MANAGER AND BUYER

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to lead our retail team and drive the success of our store. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for customer service, and a proven track record in retail management. As the Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.

Duties

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory control, including ordering, stocking, and merchandising products.
• Lead and develop a team of employees through effective training and development programs.
• Conduct employee orientation, interviews, and recruitment processes to build a strong team.
• Handle payroll processing and bookkeeping tasks to maintain accurate financial records.
• Implement effective sales strategies to achieve store targets and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Monitor sales performance and utilize retail math to analyze trends and make informed decisions.
• Ensure excellent customer service by maintaining high standards of store presentation and staff engagement.
• Manage shift schedules, supervise staff during shifts, and handle any operational issues that arise.
• Collaborate with marketing efforts to promote store events and drive traffic.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills to effectively manage vendor relationships.
• Proficient in employee orientation, interviewing techniques, recruiting, and training & development.
• Experience in payroll management, bookkeeping, inventory management, and cash handling.
• Demonstrated ability in retail sales management, merchandising, pricing strategies, and store management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers effectively; bilingual or multilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team management and supervising staff in a retail environment.
• Strong organizational skills with effective time management abilities to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Familiarity with POS systems and administrative experience in a retail setting is essential.
• Ability to attend meetings with vendors, review future products, give input on buying strategy and keep open lines of communication with sales representatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,290.77 - $62,973.82 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person