General Manager - Hamilton TC

Gap Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. in Hamilton, NZ, seeks a General Manager to lead the store team, translate brand vision into daily action, and drive profitable sales and KPIs.

You will manage Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations and talent development, coaching your team to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

This role requires 3–5 years of retail leadership, strong business acumen, and the ability to travel as needed to support store-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail experience leading others.
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Strong communication with customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Analyze results, identify opportunities and drive KPIs with leadership.
• Forecast and schedule to drive profitable sales.
• Manage store budget in support of the P&L.
• Build productive teams through sourcing and development.
• Coach and provide feedback on performance.
• Lead SOP implementations and initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive environment.
• Leverage OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Ensure compliance standards are met.

Skills

Retail leadership

Forecasting

Scheduling

Budget management

Customer service leadership

Team development

Education

College degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

As the General Manager, you are responsible for leading your team to deliver a profitable store business plan. You ensure your store achieves all key metrics and is meeting or exceeding goals. You are the link between the brand vision and how it comes to life in your store. You drive profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store to include, Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development. As the General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to your store team that delivers a best in class customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Analyzes results, identifies opportunities and makes decisions in collaboration with the leadership team to drive key performance indicators
• Drive profitable sales through forecasting and scheduling
• Manages store budget for daily operations in support of the P&L
• Builds highly productive teams through sourcing, selecting and developing people
• Accountable for team performance through coaching and feedback.
• Teaches and trains to build capabilities.
• Leads the implementation and execution of all Standard Operating Procedures and initiatives
• Creates an inclusive environment
• Implements action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity
• Performs Service Leader duties
• Represents the brand and understands the competitors
• Promotes community involvement
• Leverages OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Ensures all compliance standards are met

Who You Are

• 3-5 years of retail experience leading others
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees
• College degree preferred
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor, stock room, and office; work around and with chemicals; lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including travel, to meet the needs of the business including nights, weekends, holidays
• Ability to travel as required
• Business Acumen skills
• Established time management skills
• Strong planning and prioritization skills