General Manager, Alderwood

ZARA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on brands

Internal promotion programs

Training programs and e-learning

Job summary

Zara USA, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead the store team, drive sales, and ensure an outstanding customer experience. You will maintain a global view of the business linking product, operations and people, inspiring teams through fashion and product knowledge.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret reports across product, operations and people and implement improvements. Reporting to Retail Director, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Leading store teams to meet sales targets and standards.
• Analyzing product performance and customer trends to drive actions.
• Communicating with central and country sales teams to align on actions.
• Supervising stock, merchandise flow, and store devices for smooth operations.
• Ensuring omnichannel processes are executed and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the standards of customer service in your store.
• Ensure incidents and issues are resolved promptly.
• Develop and supervise store managers and their teams.
• Plan and manage store budgets and scheduling.
• Oversee training and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Sales targets

Product knowledge

Omnichannel

Job description

Purpose

As the Head of the store, you will lead the team to achieve store goals by meeting company management standards and ensuring a good customer experience. Maintaining a Global vision of the business and link between the three key parts: product, operations and people. Team leaders inspire their people through knowledge of fashion and product. Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret reports from all areas of the store (product, operations, people), draw conclusions and implement improvements. Innovative, with a great capacity to adapt and lead change.

Purpose

As the Head of the store, you will lead the team to achieve store goals by meeting company management standards and ensuring a good customer experience. Maintaining a Global vision of the business and link between the three key parts: product, operations and people. Team leaders inspire their people through knowledge of fashion and product. Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret reports from all areas of the store (product, operations, people), draw conclusions and implement improvements. Innovative, with a great capacity to adapt and lead change.

Job Title GENERAL MANAGER

Full time Position

Reporting to: RETAIL DIRECTOR

Key Responsibilities

PRODUCT

• Oversees the management of all sections to achieve sales targets by monitoring product display in all sections.
• Assures that product analysis is carried out in all sections (identifying shortcomings, competition and trends) to carry out the different actions and thus achieve better results.
• Commercial analysis to execute actions that improve sales (Retail, Business Map, product reports, Teams communications).
• Continuous communication and feedback is given to both the central and the country sales team. Monitor the communication flow of all departments.

PROCESS

• Supervises warehouse stock management and merchandise flows, taking into account the criteria of the Commercial Manager. Supervises the organization and planning of people and processes and ensures that teams work according to company standards achieving appropriate productivity.
• Supervises the operation of the store devices and ensures that the technological part works well and provides a good shopping experience.
• Monitor that omnichannel-related processes are executed and compliant (SINT, IPOD, STORE MODE, CC).
• Oversees new project implementations and business and operational upgrades.
• Responsible for and ensures that SHRINKAGE is minimized and coordinates action plans regarding the needs of the store

CUSTOMER

• Lead the standards of customer service in your store.
• Ensures that incidents are resolved in time.

PEOPLE

• Supervises the performance of all managers in store ensuring the support in their professional development.
• Manage the budget of hours with respect to the needs of the store.
• Supervises the process of preparing schedules in all sections and ensures coverage appropriate to the sales dynamics and operational workload of the store.
• Supervises all types of training (on-boarding, mandatory training on the Tra!n platform, job training, etc.)
• Constantly develops succession plan identifying and training potential players.
• Develops, recognizes and gives constructive feedback for the evolution of your store managers.
• Leads compliance with occupational risk prevention, health and safety at work standards.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive 25% discount to buy the latest trends in any of our brands and a variety benefit package where you can find a wide range of discounts.Our internal talent is our greatest asset, and we are proud of offering internal promotion programs where you will find opportunities to grow, e-learning and training programs as well as social projects to get involved and contribute to a better society,and much more!

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state.