Store Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operation initiatives having the store customer ready every day
• Work with store assistant store leaders, department leaders and store associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals
• Drive cost-effective sales by working with store assistant leaders and department leaders to produce and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
• Discuss store-level financial performance, including developing budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) and other targeted goals (e.g., safety) with store assistant leaders and department leaders
• Understand and react to the competitive landscape within the district and store
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from associates and support the efforts of the store, district and division
• Utilize field Merchandising teams to enable store departments to achieve financial goals and ensure communication, implementation and execution of division marketing plans
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations that the store serves
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union officials if the store is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• Communicate all necessary information to store associates enabling them to effectively carry out their duties
• Oversee and manage store staffing, retention and turnover reduction
• Provide timely feedback to store associates on individual and department performance
• Manage labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and division policies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience and satisfactory performance appraisals as an assistant store leader or in another position at the same pay level or above
• Successful completion of the applicable division's Leadership Essentials Program

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any experience overseeing financial responsibilities, including budget preparation and management
• 3+ years of retail experience
• 3+ years of experience as an assistant store leader
• Any supervisory experience