Store Manager

Kushals.com; Karnataka; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kushals.com in Karnataka is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily operations, drive sales, and deliver outstanding customer experiences in a busy retail environment.

You will coach a diverse team, oversee stock and visual merchandising, monitor performance metrics, ensure policy compliance, and maintain an organized, customer-centric store that consistently meets targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by going the extra mile to ensure customer loyalty.
• Exhibit emotional intelligence to build trust and rapport with customers.
• Handle customer queries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and empathy.
• Drive sales to meet or exceed store sales targets, including achieving category-wise targets.
• Lead and motivate the store team to achieve high performance through coaching, recognition, and accountability.
• Oversee comprehensive store management, including visual merchandising, stock management, and shrinkage prevention.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Customer Focus

• Provide exceptional customer service by going the extra mile to ensure customer loyalty.
• Exhibit emotional intelligence to build trust and rapport with customers.
• Handle customer queries, concerns, and feedback with professionalism and empathy.
• Ensure all employees adhere to the companys policies and guidelines, fostering a customer-centric culture.

Sales Mastery

• Drive sales to meet or exceed store sales targets, including achieving category-wise targets.
• Leverage data insights to optimize inventory and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising (VM) team to ensure implementation of in-store displays.

Leadership Excellence

• Lead and motivate the store team to achieve high performance through coaching, recognition, and accountability.
• Manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Focus on team development by conducting on-the-job training (OJT) and providing constructive feedback.
• Manage employee schedules, conduct performance reviews, and address hiring and training needs to ensure optimal staffing.

Change Management

• Adapt to new business strategies and implement changes effectively within the store environment.
• Encourage flexibility among team members to embrace new processes and technologies.

Decision-Making

• Utilize data insights to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Analyse store performance metrics to identify trends, optimize operations, and implement performance improvements.
• Allocate resources efficiently to optimize staff productivity and store performance.

Store Operations Excellence

• Oversee comprehensive store management, including visual merchandising, stock management, and shrinkage prevention.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is functional, presentable, and compliant with company standards.
• Maintain outstanding store condition.
• Handle administrative tasks such as managing store expenses, maintaining monthly reports, and updating operational checklists.

Preferred candidate profile