Store Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire the team by delivering a compelling vision and purpose that encompasses The Webster core values
• Establish and communicate clear expectations and hold the store team and self-accountable for achieving all brand, performance, and behavior standards
• Lead productive weekly leadership meetings that align with and drive the business strategy
• Create and manage the execution of the store business plan to drive Sales and KPI results and maximize business opportunities
• Analyze available sales reports and data to determine the needs of the business and set business strategies
• Set individual sales goals for management teams and associates, ensuring goals reflect store business plans
• Train and develop team on business acumen to drive business performance
• Evaluate store sales and payroll goals on a regular basis using payroll reports and tools; make scheduling adjustments to meet business needs
• Demonstrate sales leadership for staff by playing an active role on the selling floor
• Develop events/incentives that will continue to grow customer base, with specific emphasis on building local market
• Manage the controllable components of the P&L to achieve all store financial and expense targets
• Ensure cash control and register procedures are properly followed including bank deposits, safe funds, etc
• Control store expenses and maintain budgets, continually striving to reduce costs
• Schedule associates to maintain adequate floor coverage while maintaining payroll budgets
• Supervise the efficient and productive handling of all merchandise including shipment receipt and processing, markdown optimization and replenishment systems while maintaining a clean stockroom
• Ensure that staff adheres to all Shipping/Receiving policies and procedures
• Meet inventory accuracy and shrink results meet company loss prevention standards
• Support, promote and assume responsibility for loss prevention in all areas of risk management, physical security, store cash controls, inventory management, inter-store communication
• Visual Execution
• Maintain company brand standards of near, clean and organized sales floor, cash wrap and fitting room ensuring store environment is safe for employees and customers
• Ensure facility maintenance
• Partner with Director of Stores to ensure appropriate assortment for the store
• Ensure presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction
• Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner
• Communicate inventory needs to support the business
• Talent Development
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain a high performing management and selling team
• Teach, train and coach the store management team to develop future leaders for the company
• Consistently assess and provide ongoing performance feedback on selling skills, job accountabilities through real time coaching, monthly touch bases, and individual development planning
• Develops succession plans to ensure career paths for all associates; encourage associates to pursue internal opportunities
• Resolve all human resources issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with Director of Stores when necessary
• Ensure image and grooming standards are professional, reflective of the brand image and adhered to at all times
• Ensure that the store management team adheres to and enforces all employment practices and policies