General Manager - Premier Centre

Gap Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a store team to achieve a profitable business plan and exceed key metrics.

You will align the brand vision with in-store execution, drive profitable growth across Customer Operations, Merchandising, Product Operations, and talent development, and coach teams to deliver best-in-class service. You will analyze results, forecast and schedule, manage budgets, build strong teams, and ensure SOPs and compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes results and collaborates with leadership to drive KPIs.
• Forecasts and schedules to drive profitable sales.
• Manages store budget for daily operations in support of the P&L.
• Builds productive teams through sourcing, selecting and developing people.
• Coaches and provides feedback to improve performance.
• Teaches and trains to build store capabilities.
• Leads the implementation of SOPs and initiatives.
• Creates an inclusive environment.
• Implements action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.
• Performs Service Leader duties.
• Represents the brand and understands competitors.
• Promotes community involvement.
• Leverages OMNI to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Ensures all compliance standards are met.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

People development

Forecasting

Customer experience

Time management

Planning and prioritization

Results orientation

Education

College 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