Naples, FL

Function: To oversee daily operations, merchandising and customer experience of focused areas of business.

Interaction:

• Reports to Store Manager.

• Extensive interaction with customers, associates and Management Team.

• Some interaction with vendors and corporate visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

People:

• In partnership with Merchandise Manager or Store Manager, actively participate in the talent selection process for store team.
• Prepares and delivers performance reviews for direct reports.
• Facilitate training for Merchandise Handlers on merchandising standards, product flow, inventory flexing and signage to ensure consistency of Brand experience.

Disciplines:

• Partner with Merchandise Manager or Store Manager on the development of store specific presentations and merchandise concepts.
• Adapt Corporate Adjacencies to specific division layouts.
• Implement divisional merchandising concepts - shop concepts, trend ideas, lifestyle concepts.
• Partner with Merchandise Manager and Store Manager to identify business opportunities and create action plans to drive results.
• Continually teach, develop and empower direct reports (if applicable) to interpret Store, Divisional and/or Brand presentations to improve customer experience and drive top line sales.
• Coach and direct team to meet Bealls standards for:
  • Guest Service delivery (storewide)
  • Daily merchandise presentation and replenishment
  • Daily recovery and rack maintenance
  • Fitting room return racks
  • Adjacency execution and maintenance
  • Pricing: Ad sets, price changes and markdown presentation
• Execute all company policies, procedures, processes as required and ensures full compliance of all operational procedures and paperwork as well as federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Process:

• Perform all operational functions needed to run the store on a daily basis (e.g. opening, closing, POS system, computer network, maintenance, customer service and sales).
• Utilize daily and weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results to determine strategies and maximize sales.
• Communicate merchandise and product performance opportunities/observations to Merchandise Manager.
• Communicate hardware, fixture and mannequin needs to Merchandise Manager.
• Facilitate open communication with Merchandise Manager and/or Store Manager on all pertinent information that relates to current direction and/or opportunities to drive business within their store.
• Plan and coordinate execution of promotions, aisle and impulse programs, and events. Manage a safe working environment and the ongoing protection of Beall's assets and funds.
• Maintain current awareness and knowledge of the competitive landscape.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise department associates on a daily basis through activities including (but not restricted to) interviewing, motivating, delegating, promoting, counseling and coaching, performance appraisals, and terminating.
• Supervise sales floor through coaching and motivating associates to ensure quality customer experience as Team Sales Leader.

Physical Demands:

• Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing and physical ability to perform essential job duties.
• Must be able to stand/walk 95% of the day to perform the essential job duties.
• Must have full body rotation (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, etc.)
• Must be able to climb a 12 foot ladder.
• Must be able to lift at least 20lbs.

Qualifications:

• Two years of retail management experience with a two year college degree or equivalent retail management and leadership experience.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and influence teams.
• Highly organized and able to adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to conduct effective Store walk-through's
• This position requires a 40 hour work week. During peak periods it may require more hours and overtime must be approved by your supervisor in advance.
• Schedule flexibility to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet demands of the business.
• Must have a valid Florida driver license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel based on business need.