Store Manager, Traverse Mountain Outlets
About the role
At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for 70 years and we’re not done yet. We are calling all Store Managers who don’t accept what “was” or what “is,” but those who want to create what will be, and who share our desire to make a difference. We believe sport has the power to change lives. To bring this mission to life we foster a culture centered on creativity, confidence, and collaboration, and while we will never rest on our laurels, we are humbled that this has allowed us to be recognized as one of the “world’s most attractive employers.”
Key Accountabilities
Lead the recruitment, on-boarding, training, and development efforts in the store through partnership with HR, Talent Acquisition and Retail Training Coach, motivate and inspire Assistant Store Managers to accomplish store goals and maximize their individual performance.
Create a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, analyzing performance, and giving appropriate and prompt feedback, including actively managing poor performance.
Work with the District Manager to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Stores Career Ladder.
Complete all Store Manager training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job.
Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance.
Deliver best practice implementation to drive the collective performance of all district stores.
Ensure compliance to established HR policies and procedures.
Drive a service and selling culture in the store through leadership of adidas Group service model.
Lead service by example, maximizing the amount of time spent selling and leading team members on the sales floor.
Schedule and zone employees to allow service of consumers and driving sales to be prioritized above all else.
Spend focused time on the sales floor to determine service improvement opportunities and to coach the Assistant Store Managers.
Analyze Net Promotor Score results and communicate them to their store team to drive continuous service improvement.
Optimize the consumer experience through leading digital initiatives including ship-from-store, click and collect and all programs through our Store Associate Mobile device.
Lead all store operations in a systematic and efficient manner, as per established adidas Retail Operating Rhythms.
Ensure adidas Retail Management Standards compliance with established policies, procedures, initiatives, and directives.
Ensure merchandise deliveries are processed on the same day they arrive, and the store’s entire product offer is made immediately available and easily accessible to customers on a consistent basis.
Ensure cash wrap transactions are processed quickly and accurately.
Lead change management process initiatives as relevant.
Assess and make recommendations to the District Manager to improve the commercial viability and availability of products for the store.
Lead and implement all applicable loss prevention policies and procedures as well as health and safety risks.
Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values Demonstrate a passion for sport, culture, and community, encouraging Store Leaders to lead this through their people at all times.
Ensure all established Retail Experience, Visual Excellence and In-Store Communication standards are consistently implemented and maintained according to established standards and directives.
Partner with District Manager and Retail Training in leadership of the effective and timely delivery of Foundational, Seasonal Brand product training materials and all learning programs in the store.
Take full ownership of the store and its commercial success.
Analyze relevant data to probe and challenge the status quo with District Manager.
Drive continuous improvement to increase their stores’ sales, productivity and profitability.
Ensure the legal and financial integrity of the store.
Maintain a safe and productive shopping and working environment.
Qualifications
Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
Excellent Skills in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.
Knowledge and understanding of profit and loss statement and store KPIs to make commercial decisions based on sound financial judgment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to use good judgment and make strong independent decisions.
Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.
Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.
Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Ability and willingness to travel by car and air domestically.