Store Manager

Company: Exxel Outdoors
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Exxel Outdoors






Do you love the outdoors? If you have a passion for the outdoors we have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager for our 1 year old Castle Rock Outlet location. This position will manage, lead, and direct the business for the Exxel Outdoors, Castle Rock store location, including store sales generation, customer service, clientelling, store profitability, merchandising, marketing, housekeeping, training, growing and developing customer base and regular communication with the corporate office on product, inventory needs and pricing. Responsibility to communicate store needs to appropriate department within company, to be the driver of sales and product within the store location. Store Manager should act as business owner owning all aspects of the business and using the corporate office as a resource, and a center to provide tools and services that will assist in growing the stores overall business. This is a brand-new store location so new store opening experience is key.Exxel Outdoors is a leading, global provider of innovative outdoor recreation products. We manufacture and distribute a broad range of authentic outdoor brands. What sets us apart: We make outdoor enjoyment accessible to everyone, from the expert mountaineer to the backyard camper to the urban explorer. Our brands include Kelty, Sierra Designs, Ultimate Direction, Hex, Slumberjack, Wenzel, Insta-Bed and X2O. Our licensed collections include Realtree, Serta, Disney Consumer Products, Marvel Entertainment and Universal Pictures. We also own and operate the largest sleeping bag manufacturing facility in the U.S. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: MANAGEMENT ELEMENTS

• Represents Exxel Outdoors in a professional manner, acts as a positive Role Model to our associates and customers.
• Is the champion of selling skills training in store, and emulates this behavior, recognizes and rewards this with store associates.
• Achieves or exceeds UPT, average transaction and gross margin goals; achieves or exceeds store sales plan ensures awareness of sales plan, weekly, monthly and annual performance.
• Achieves established net margin profit goals.
• Ensures inventory levels in the store.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Sets the tone and pace for customer service expectations in the store.
• Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Defines and exceeds customer needs in a positive manner.
• Ensures a high level of customer interaction, suggestive selling and enthusiasm from store staff members.
• Proactively manages store.
• Effectively promotes online orders when appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with the corporate office regarding any business needs to improve profitability of the business.
• Maintains all housekeeping standards and repairs within store, either through the store team, the landlord or approved outside resources.
• Review of Daily numbers, flash, plan, both Sales and Margin, with associates. DEVELOPMENT OF SUBORDINATES
  • Development of store associates, including completion of the New Associate Training checklist and orientation, product training, education on selling skills and in store vendor training.
  • Trains, mentors, and develops store associates to effectively perform their job responsibilities, achieve sales and meet customers' needs.
  • Focuses on creating bench strength within stores by clearly communicating company goals, expectations and objectives in the development of associates, and holding associates accountable and responsible for the standards.
  • Supervises associates engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, or preparing daily record of transactions, and performs work of associates, as needed.
  • Trains store associates in merchandise presentation and stockroom organization.
  • Utilizes training tools such as product training, videos, product catalogs, internet research, etc. to ensure associates are trained and well prepared.
  • Creates, reviews and approves work schedules and assigns associates to specific duties. Completes and approves payroll timely by Sunday evening every other Sunday.
  • Coaches, counsels associates, and completes performance reviews in a timely manner
  • Completes and/or oversees the completion of the Weekly and Monthly Management Audit forms and the responsibilities listed within. MERCHANDISING
    • Coordinates sales promotion activities and prepares, or directs workers preparing merchandise displays.
    • Follows and executes directives on visual merchandise; makes appropriate/creative adjustments as needed. Conducts own visual and presentation audits.
    • Reviews allocations from Merchandise Planning, determines min max levels of inventory and manages the product flow within the store location. Communicating with merchandising until agreement is reached on inventory levels.
    • Ensures proper assembly of store fixtures and merchandise for visual display.
    • Maintains an awareness of competitors and communicates this with Merchandising.
    • Delegates and effectively handles all inventory control-related issues such as negative on hands, research of discrepancies, accurate pricing, etc.
    • Ensures al store pricing, signage and markdowns are completed. MARKETING
      • Understands and promotes multiple store marketing programs and in-store events.
      • Creating new, as well as maintaining successful in store events and Posting store events monthly
      • Distribution of catalogs within community with appropriate business partners.
      • Is responsible for working within the community to Market the business in appropriate venues by creating a marketing strategy and approach in the area where store is located.
      • Be the driving in-store marketing liaison.
      • Other duties may be assigned as needed based on business trends.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES Manages 3 subordinates. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities above plus interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.COMPENTENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:1. Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; continually works to improve supervisory skills.2. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.3. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.4. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Matches the responsibility to the person; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.5. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.6. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.7. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.8. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.QUALIFICIATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with three years to Five years prior store management experience or retail related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience owning and driving a new store opening (s), preferred.Skill Requirements Strong leadership skills, with an exhibited passion for the business is necessary. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and professionally before customers and associates within the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer and POS operating systems.Travel & Schedule Requirements Due to business needs, must work some nights, and weekends required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk and hear. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The associate is not exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.Exxel Outdoors offers 3 Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, programs for additional life insurance for self, spouse and family, critical illness, short-term disability, and pet Insurance. Additionally, we offer an open work environment with a workout facility for employee use, telephone booths for privacy, and an expansive employee breakroom with an awesome view of the Flatirons. All employees receive 60% off MRSP on all our company websites, in addition to discount programs from many outdoor industry companies through Pro-Deals. Each year every employee receives a $200 allowance to buy any company product, plus you still can get the discount on any items purchased. In our corporate office, employees can bring dogs to work 2 days a week, and after 90 days have option for one work from home day, 4 10-hour days, or 9 9-hour days dependent on role in the organization. Exxel offers a minimum of 80.0 hours vacation, and 7 days sick to all Full-time employees, prorated for Part-time employees, and when during the year an employee begins with the company. We offer a 401k program through Fidelity, and the company matches 50 cents on the dollar for the first 4%. Exxel invests in their employees by offering this benefit selection to all employees in our Colorado market.
        This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Exxel Outdoors, LLC, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
        
        
        
        
        
        
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