5595 - Store Manager

People & Training Development

• Manage your store’s hiring strategy, including planning needs, recruitment strategy, projected turnover, and leaves of absence.
• Aid in onboarding to acclimate new team members to Lids.
• Engage team members by creating a fun and productive environment, including helping them understand how their work supports company objectives and the success of their stores and Lids overall.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships and adhering to Lids Standards (e.g. company dress code, etc.).
• Perform people-related actions to update team member information, including approving time off requests, approving shift swaps, updating availability, timecards, qualifications, and other employee records as needed.
• Lead and monitor your store’s ongoing training strategy, including training non-Keyholders, process changes, promotions or job changes, and new programs or initiatives.
• Address all employee concerns or issues, including knowing when to partner with internal support (e.g. Help Desk, HR, DSM, RD, etc.) to take appropriate action.
• Drive team engagement by ensuring team members are given recognition and continuous check-ins, including performance management and documentation when relevant, to support and reinforce career and personal growth.
• Collaborate across store channels and/or districts using company Discussion Boards or district and regional chat platforms.

Customer Experience

• Lead and execute Lids selling strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), sales target and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations, urgent requests, and resolve to “make it right” for customers.
• Manage and direct in-store team members to ensure optimal customer service that values customers’ time and supports overall store operations.
• Ensure every customer is offered the opportunity to participate in Lids membership programs or special in-store offers through employee education.

Operations

• Manage team’s compliance within the scheduling and payroll process to align with policies, procedures, budgets, and applicable law.
• Plan, prepare, and manage the schedule by considering team members’ qualifications, availability, and performance to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Manage business disruptions and provide operational continuity (e.g. store closures, employee absenteeism, schedule / wages, operating hours impact, etc.).
• Execute operations-focused company-level directives, promotions, and initiatives (e.g. from Lids HQ).
• Understand and adhere to Policies & Procedures Manual to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain store technology and equipment – MPOS, Lids Custom, etc. – by conducting daily audits, verifying continued functionality, facilitating updates and maintenance as instructed, or ordering repair as needed.
• Maintain store facilities, supplies, and services by executing service requests, assessing maintenance or repair needs, placing repair work orders, or replenishing store supplies.
• Effectively manage cash, including accurate opening and closing of the till, using counterfeit protection practices, and consistent bank drops.
• Effectively prepare store for inventory audits and support in performing them as needed to confirm inventory accuracy.

Product & Inventory Management

• Drive overall store product strategy, including supervision and oversite of receiving, processing, merchandising, and exiting through purchase or transfer.
• Strategically organize the backroom to maximize efficiency, including arranging product/ supplies to optimize space and productivity.
• Ensure integrity of product held to vendor-specific regulations, including custom embroidery limitations, purchase amount limitations, or special release dates.
• Lead execution of weekly markdowns and markups as needed to ensure proper pricing.
• Monitor and manage sell-through by monitoring product levels and ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Manage any transfers or ship-backs (e.g. process damages) according to company standards.
• Execute optimal layout and visual merchandising (VM) or product presentation strategy, including managing window activations, hardware flips, mannequin flips, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes.
• Maintain the look and feel of the store through day-to-day VM and store actions (e.g. ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, or minor VM changes).
• Execute special pricing signage and promotional presentation adjustments during operating hours to align with overall product sell-through strategy.