STR MGMT/HOME & ELECTRONICS DEPT LEADER

Responsibilities

• Ensure Home and Electronics departments meet/exceed customer expectations
• Interview, select and hire candidates to staff the departments
• Train associates on all functions and duties within the departments
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period and annual sales, wage budgets and other targeted goals
• Lead teams in planning, implementing and executing company initiatives
• Demonstrate creative merchandising for maximum sales impact
• Maintain department expenses, shrink control, freight receiving/stocking and shipping/receiving standards
• Utilize MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels
• Manage markdown process following company guidelines
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Profound knowledge of computers
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process
• Forklift certification
• Two years’ management experience
• Bachelor’s degree (desirable)