General Manager - Gilroy Premium

Gap Inc.; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead a profitable store, aligning the brand vision with in-store execution.

You will oversee Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. You will coach and develop the team, manage the store budget, forecast sales, and drive omni-channel initiatives to ensure a frictionless experience for customers.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyses results and collaborates with leadership to drive KPIs.
• Forecasts sales and schedules to drive profitable growth.
• Manages store budget to support the P&L.
• Builds productive teams through sourcing, selecting and developing people.
• Coaches and gives feedback to improve performance.
• Teaches and trains to build capabilities.
• Leads SOPs and initiatives to standardize operations.
• Creates an inclusive environment for staff and customers.
• Implements actions to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Performs Service Leader duties and represents the brand.
• Understands competitors and promotes community involvement.
• Leverages OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Ensures compliance with standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Coaching

Forecasting

Customer experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

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