Optics Retail Specialty Shop Manager

Compensation

Compensation for this position can range from $45,000-$50,000 +/yr. (includes commissions and incentives) depending on experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed personal sales goals while giving Scheels customers a great experience
• Be knowledgeable to answer questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise
• Follow instructions for specific requests from customers, while maintaining safety requirements
• Analyze reports and make decisions about purchasing of inventory, arrangement of merchandise, and sales trends to meet or exceed Scheels standards
• Stock shelves, tables, and counters with merchandise while merchandising to Scheels standards
• Set up advertising, signs, and merchandise to promote sales
• Communicate professionally with vendors and/or outside sales representatives
• Train associates on the proper use and basic knowledge of merchandise
• Prepare for and facilitate required product knowledge and sales meetings as directed
• Attend weekly required sales and product knowledge training meetings
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and procedures
• Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits

Requirements

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Able to perform basic math; perform operations using units of currency, measurements and understanding percentages
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one or small groups to customers, clients and other employees
• Able to work assigned schedule; may include varied hours, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Education & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, or general education degree (GED), 1-3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.