HOME PHOTO ELEC/DEPT LEADER

About the role

Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store’s Home and Electronics departments to achieve desired sales objectives, goals, and budgets. Responsible for staffing the departments and developing associates to achieve desired results while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Home and Electronics departments meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, and cleanliness.
• Interview, select, and hire candidates to staff the Home and Electronics departments.
• Train associates on all functions and duties within the Home and Electronics departments.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets, and other targeted goals, including customer satisfaction.
• Lead teams in the planning, implementation, and execution of company initiatives.
• Demonstrate creative merchandising for maximum sales impact.
• Monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Maintain all shrink control, freight receiving/stocking, and shipping/receiving standards.
• Utilize the MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels.
• Manage the markdown process following company guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day.
• Standing for extended periods of time and/or walking constantly.
• Stooping, kneeling, or crouching several times per hour.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computers.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process.
• Forklift certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years’ management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.