Store Manager

Kayavlon Impex Pvt. Ltd; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas Group is seeking a Store Manager to take full ownership of the store and its commercial success. You will analyze data, drive continuous improvements in sales, productivity and profitability, and ensure legal and financial integrity of the store.

You will lead service by example, maximize selling time on the floor, schedule staff, and ensure there is always a manager on duty to focus the team on customer service and selling. Training and HR adherence are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate/Postgraduate from recognized university.
• Minimum 18 months’ work experience in sports/fashion customer and commercial-focused retail environment.
• At least 12 months of Store Management responsibility, with strong numerical and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the store and its commercial success.
• Lead service by example and maximize selling time on the sales floor.
• Schedule staff to properly serve customers and drive sales.
• Ensure brand execution and in-store communications meet standards.
• Manage all store operations per policies and procedures.
• Lead loss prevention policies and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Leadership

Customer focus

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate from recognized university

Job description

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION

• Take full ownership of the store and its commercial success
• Analyze relevant data to probe and challenge the status quo
• Address identified improvement areas, involving the District Manager or other Retail Back Office partners as needed
• Drive continuous improvements in the store’s sales, productivity and profitability
• Ensure the legal and financial integrity of the store
• Lead service by example, maximizing the amount of time spent selling and leading team members on the sales floor
• Ensure there is always a manager on duty on the sales floor, focusing team members on the customer and on selling when you are not able to assume the responsibility yourself
• Schedule staff so as to properly serve customers, drive sales and execute tasks
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
• Ensure proper in-store Brand execution according to established standards and directives
• Ensure all store team members are trained on Foundational and Seasonal Brand and product knowledge
• Manage all store operations in a systematic and efficient manner, as per established policies and procedures
• Ensure all established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards are consistently executed and maintained in the store
• Ensure merchandise deliveries are processed on the same day they arrive and the store’s entire product offer is made immediately available and easily accessible to customers on a consistent basis
• Ensure cash register transactions are processed quickly and accurately
• Lead and implement all applicable loss prevention policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and productive shopping and working environment
• Manage the recruitment and training of store team members
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are adhered to
• Create a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, analyzing performance and giving appropriate and prompt feedback, including actively managing poor performance
• Work with the District Manager to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder
• Share best practices to drive the collective performance of all district stores
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

AUTHORITIES

• Customers
• Peers and Supervisor
• Vendors and Support Functions (e.g., Visual Merchandising, Facility Services, etc.)
• Local Administration (e.g., mall management)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Graduate/Postgraduate from recognized university
• Minimum 18 months’ work experience in a sports/fashion customer and commercialfocused retail environment with a minimum of 12 months of Store Management responsibility
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills

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