Customer-oriented store manager offering several years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
DDs discount
San Fernando , California
05.2011 - Current
Leads all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
Analyzes Store reports to evaluate controllable expenses and overall Store performance.
Addresses any variance to Company standards with appropriate action plan,
partnering with the District Manager as needed.
Ensures proper scheduling of Associates to meet business objectives.
Accepts special assignments as directed by Leadership.
Responsible for payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, Sunday payroll transmission, and Payroll reporting as needed.
Recruits, hires, trains and develops Assistant Managers, Area Supervisors and non-exempt Associates.
Through selection, training and motivation, strives to reduce Store turnover. Utilizes and promotes all retention tools including incentive programs, recognition opportunities, contests and training. Ensures all required training courses are prioritize and completed in a timely manner.
Responsible for addressing personnel and performance issues including coaching, verbal and written warnings, progressive discipline and termination when needed.
Ensures compliance with Ross personnel policies and procedures.
Controls payroll hours to plan, as the primary controllable expense, as well as adjusting to current business trends.
Supervises and coaches Retail Associates in providing efficient and friendly service at the registers, Customer Service desk, fitting rooms, sales floor, etc.
Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice.
Ensures merchandise is presented and organized according to Company merchandising guidelines.
Urgently manages merchandise processing to the sales floor within the expected Company timeframe.
Understands and complies with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and is responsible for Store Loss Prevention which includes maintaining a large Customer service presence on the sales floor, Customer and Associate engagement and heightened Loss Prevention awareness.