Store Manager - Buckland Hills Manchester, CT

About the role

As a Store Manager at Skechers, you’ll lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve sales goals, and maintain top-tier visual merchandising standards. Your leadership and organizational skills will drive retail operations, create an inviting store environment, and ensure a seamless inventory management process. You’ll play a pivotal role in achieving store objectives, developing employees, and upholding the Skechers brand values.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Rate: Starting rate is $33.00 - $36.00 per hour. Benefit Highlights: Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive days for Friends and Family!). Potential for performance-based bonuses. Competitive pay and benefits package (learn more about our perks after applying!). Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand.

What You Will Do

• People Leadership: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop your team to drive sales, enhance customer service, and foster growth.
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a product expert and ensure your team delivers an exceptional customer experience through high-quality product presentation and store layout.
• Staffing and Training: Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of Skechers store employees to ensure the team is prepared to meet company goals.
• Retail Operations: Oversee store systems, including inventory management, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and day-to-day operations to drive profitability.
• You will also maintain store organization, manage product displays, restock shelves, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sales Management: Drive revenue growth through sales management strategies and set performance expectations to meet individual and store goals.
• Problem Solving: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in-store, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Prior retail manager, restaurant manager, or hospitality leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms.
• Sales skills and a proven ability to meet retail targets.
• Visual merchandising experience is a plus.