JOB DESCRIPTION 

·         Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results

·         Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees

·         Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective

·         Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories

·         Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends

·         Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios

·         Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment

·         Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements

·         Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records

·         Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

·         Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures

·         Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

·         Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers

·         Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue

·         Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent

·         Work with vendors and manufacturers to bring in effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows

·         Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable

·         Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control

·         Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales

·         Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning

·         Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met

·         Respond to customer complaints and comments

·         Organize special promotions, displays and events

·         Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues

·         Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues

·         Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing

·         Promote the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in general

NOTE: SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE.