Retail Supervisor
Advantage Solutions · Norwalk, CT · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! Our Retail Merchandising Team is seeking a competitive and ambitious Supervisor with proven experience managing and motivating associates, increasing sales, and merchandising. The Retail Supervisor is responsible for achieving and maintaining all client and customer standards by overseeing and directing activities of associates within assigned territories. The ideal candidate works closely with Business Development Managers, Brands, Retail Managers, and other retail personnel to ensure business objectives are met.
Benefits
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Training and Skills Development workshops
- Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct retail associates
- Conduct store audits
- Execute and complete all retail projects
- Maintain Client objectives by ensuring product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics
- Establish and maintain client relationships including work appointments
- Consistently monitor and actively regulate expenses with regard to position and team budget standards
- Accurate and timely communication, administrative, and coaching duties with direct reports
- Work on achievement of in-store retail excellence goals by building goodwill with the trade and Clients, timely new item retail placement, and ensure completion of all retail projects
- Effectively manage and direct retail personnel, conduct store audits, and execute all retail projects to achieve Client goals and objectives
- Increase brand representation and effectiveness through establishing and maintaining trade and Client relationships and by conducting Client work with appointments
- Maintain Client objectives by ensuring product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics (Sales and Merchandising)
- Work on achievement of business objectives through placement of new items in all authorized stores
- Authorize items to meet Client shelf schematic standards
- Oversee call coverage through scheduling merchandisers and reviewing reports
- Budgeting and expense control with the goal of coming in under budget and having excellent control of expenses
- Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
- Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct, and develop direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
- Delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
- Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job (travel up to 30%)
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Preferred
- 4 years of applicable retail experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to accurately complete multiple duties with frequent changes and competing deadlines
- Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Education Level: Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Field Of Study/Area Of Experience: 4 years of applicable experience
- 2+ years supervisory experience
Skills
- Good written communication and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
- Work independently
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports