General Merchandise Dept Manager – Relocation to Rural Alaska

Alaska Commercial Company; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Taxable housing accommodation

Relocation package

Paid training

Job summary

Alaska Commercial Company is seeking a Department Manager, General Merchandise in Nome, AK. This full-time role offers relocation and housing benefits with a competitive hourly wage of $22.00–$27.00+ per hour DOE.

You will lead a team, drive sales, manage merchandising, and ensure stock availability in a remote Alaska setting. The position requires strong customer service, 3+ years of retail management, and comfort with Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Record of bottom line and sales results in previous roles.
• 3+ years of management experience in general merchandise retail.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, both verbally and written.
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of general merchandise operating principles.
• Keen attention to detail and customer driven.

Responsibilities

• Present product to achieve maximum sales/profits and follow correct stock rotation.
• Ensure General Merchandise department is ready for business according to the needs of its target customers and departmental readiness is maintained throughout the day, including the availability of “always in stock” items.
• Consistently meet the daily operating disciplines.
• Responsible for financial targets, merchandising and promotions, operational controls, customer relations, and inventory management.
• Plan and execute seasonal and promotional merchandising to achieve maximum sales, profits, and customer excitement.
• Ensure efficiency and growth of the General Merchandise Department through pro-active planning.
• Participate in advertising campaigns and strategies.
• Price all merchandise in accordance with marketing guidelines.
• Ensure product quality through correct ordering, receiving, handling, and rotation.
• Monitor gross profit and investigate and address variances.

Skills

Customer service

Sales performance

Management experience

Verbal & written instructions

Excel

Outlook

General merchandise knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Alaska Commercial Company is seeking a Department Manager, General Merchandise in Nome, AK. This full-time role offers relocation and housing benefits with a competitive hourly wage of $22.00–$27.00+ per hour DOE.

You will lead a team, drive sales, manage merchandising, and ensure stock availability in a remote Alaska setting. The position requires strong customer service, 3+ years of retail management, and comfort with Excel/Outlook.