Head Manager

FashionUnited; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Bonus Plan

Affordable Health Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking a Head Manager for their store in Waterbury, Connecticut. The role involves managing staff and all aspects of store operations to achieve company objectives. Responsibilities include driving sales, overseeing operational tasks, and providing leadership and coaching to ensure team performance. Candidates should have 2+ years of retail management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to results. The position offers a generous employee discount, paid holidays, and affordable health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous experience as a retail manager.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed.
• Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
• Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicate operational goals to maximize team contributions.
• Complete schedules, operational tasks, and visual merchandising.
• Ensure payroll budget is met without compromising customer expectations.
• Motivate team performance by providing effective feedback.
• Identify development needs and train team members.

Skills

Team player with the ability to lead a team

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong drive to achieve results

Enthusiasm for the brand

Fast learner

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Overview

The Head Manager is responsible for managing the staff and all aspects of store operations within their home store to ensure the achievement of company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the store's operational goals and directives to maximize the store team's contributions towards meeting the sales plan
• Complete schedules, operational tasks, visual merchandising and follow processes within specified timelines
• Ensure the payroll budget is met without compromising our customers’ expectations
• Partner with District Manager and/or Human Resources on associate relations issues, which may include situations where termination may be warranted
• Actively participate in store meetings and conference calls to foster innovative thinking, identify opportunities and business observations; communicate best practices and determine solutions through open and honest dialogue
• Responsible for building a strong team that delivers sales and profit results
• Provide honest and effective leadership with integrity that builds a performance-driven culture
• Motivate team performance to drive sales by providing effective, timely feedback and evaluations on their specific productivity goals and performance
• Identify the development needs of the individuals/team and train to the knowledge and skills required. Maintain further development through ongoing and consistent coaching
• Recognize desired behaviors and deal effectively with poor performance situations through coaching to win with constructive and developmental feedback
• Identify succession opportunities with associates who demonstrate the ability and willingness to progress and work with them to develop their capabilities towards next level advancement

Key Partners

• Store Management
• Human Resources
• District Manager
• Asset Protection

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 2+ years of previous experience as a retail manager
• High School Diploma or equivalent; College degree a plus but not required
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong drive to achieve results
• Takes initiative and has problem solving skills
• Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
• Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Skills & Cultural Success Factors

• Enthusiasm for the brand
• Team player with the ability to lead a team
• Disciplined and self-motivated
• Goal oriented
• Adaptable and flexible
• Fast learner

Benefits with SNIPES

• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Bonus Plan
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Retirement Contributions

Note

Job descriptions are used for informational purposes only, are not to be considered all-inclusive of responsibilities within a position and may change periodically with or without notice. In addition, we reserve the right to add, delete, change duties, formally or informally, verbally or in writing, at any time for any position. Job descriptions do not alter the at-will policy of the Company, meaning that the employee or employer can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

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