PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:
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Take full ownership of the store and its commercial success
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Analyze relevant data to probe and challenge the status quo
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Address identified improvement areas, involving the District Manager or other Retail Back Office partners as needed
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Drive continuous improvements in the store’s sales, productivity and profitability
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Ensure the legal and financial integrity of the store
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Lead service by example, maximizing the amount of time spent selling and leading team members on the sales floor
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Ensure there is always a manager on duty on the sales floor, focusing team members on the customer and on selling when you are not able to assume the responsibility yourself
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Schedule staff so as to properly serve customers, drive sales and execute tasks
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Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
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Ensure proper in-store Brand execution according to established standards and directives
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Ensure all store team members are trained on Foundational and Seasonal Brand and product knowledge
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Manage all store operations in a systematic and efficient manner, as per established policies and procedures
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Ensure all established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards are consistently executed and maintained in the store
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Ensure merchandise deliveries are processed on the same day they arrive and the store’s entire product offer is made immediately available and easily accessible to customers on a consistent basis
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Ensure cash register transactions are processed quickly and accurately
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Lead and implement all applicable loss prevention policies and procedures
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Maintain a safe and productive shopping and working environment
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Manage the recruitment and training of store team members
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Ensure all HR policies and procedures are adhered to
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Create a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, analyzing performance and giving appropriate and prompt feedback, including actively managing poor performance
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Work with the District Manager to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder
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Share best practices to drive the collective performance of all district stores
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Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
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Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance
AUTHORITIES:
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Customers
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Peers and Supervisor
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Vendors and Support Functions (e.g., Visual Merchandising, Facility Services, etc.)
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Local Administration (e.g., mall management)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be a Graduate/Postgraduate from recognized university
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Minimum 18 months’ work experience in a sports/fashion customer and commercial-focused retail environment with a minimum of 12 months of Store Management responsibility
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Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills