working in a retail environment, managing both the store and its staff to increase profitability, deliver great customer service , and keep products on the shelves.
- Manage store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
- Recruit, select, orient and train employees
- Maintain results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees
- Prepare annual budget, schedule expenditure, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions
- Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and existing customers
- Ensure availability of merchandise and marketing products in store
- Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
- 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
- Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and use cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent
- Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
- Manage stock levels and make key decisions about inventory control
- Analyze sales figures, forecast future sales 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
- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing
- Initiate changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market