Store Director @ Oregon Zoo

The Role

The Role: As the Store Director, you will lead a talented team of Assistant Store Directors, Sales Leads, and Team Members. Your mission? To create an unforgettable guest experience, highlight our distinct science-themed merchandise and motivate your team to reach new heights of success. You’ll be the driving force behind our store’s success, bringing Event Network’s vision and values to life.

What You’ll Do

• Retail Store Management: Oversee the daily operations of the retail store, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for every guest.
• Sales Optimization: Identify innovative strategies to boost sales and achieve financial targets. Ensure the store is stocked with the right products and communicate inventory needs to our Store Support Center (aka corporate).
• Financial Management: Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines to meet financial objectives.
• Build Partnerships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with management and partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and success.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the VP of Store Quality to prioritize and execute short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing and diverse team, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
• Guest Service Excellence: Ensure every guest receives outstanding service, contributing to a memorable experience.

Must Be

• 18 years or older to apply.
• Retail Leadership: You have 3+ years of retail management experience and a proven track record of success.
• Sales Savvy: Your strong background in retail sales and merchandising sets you apart.
• Dynamic Leadership: You know how to hire, train, and motivate a team to achieve their best.
• Guest Service Guru: You’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest service and know how to make it happen.
• Flexible Schedule: You’re available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends to meet the needs of our business.
• Positive Vibes: You’re all about creating a positive, energetic work environment that inspires your team.

Physical Requirements

• Be prepared to be on your feet—standing, walking, and handling merchandise throughout the day.
• You’ll occasionally need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• You should be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Event Network Celebrates Diversity and is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to help you succeed. Event Network offers full-time team members a comprehensive total rewards package with a variety of coverage options. Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Long-Term Disability; plus Voluntary Benefits options 100% paid by employee: Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (for employees outside of CA, NY, NJ, HI, RI, Puerto Rico), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet insurance. Retirement and Savings: 401(k) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Paid Time Off: Vacation Accrual; Sick Leave; Nine Paid Holidays. Profit Sharing Bonus Plan; Employee Discounts: 25% discount to shop at our stores; and a separate discount program with exclusive savings on a variety of brand-name products, services, travel, entertainment, tickets, and more.