Retail Store Manager (St. Augustine Location)

New Balance Athletics, Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

New Balance Athletics, Inc. in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Retail Store Manager to lead staff, operations, and store presentation. You will inspire your team to uphold NB’s core values, drive sales, and maintain a superior guest experience.

Responsibilities include training on the NB GUEST service model, setting strategic direction to achieve budgets, hiring and coaching staff, and ensuring visual merchandising standards and community engagement are top priority.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop staff through coaching and counseling.
• Knowledge of retail operations including sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, budgeting, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a 'Total Customer Satisfaction' culture by training staff on the NB GUEST service model.
• Set store strategy to hit sales and budget goals.
• Hire and develop team; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Uphold visual merchandising standards and manage store operations.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities to build the brand within communities served.

Skills

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Staff coaching

Retail operations

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION

Retail Store Managers are in charge of the staff, operation, and presentation of their New Balance store. They inspire their team and set the tone, consistently demonstrating our core values of integrity, teamwork, and total customer satisfaction.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create and maintain a "Total Customer Satisfaction" culture by ensuring your team is 100% trained on the NB GUEST service model
• Make the store your own! Set its strategic direction to reach sales and budget goals
• Hire awesome people to work with you and take ownership of their growth and development
• Think outside the box to boost store traffic and hit financial marks
• Execute weekly and monthly business rhythms and tasks to ensure your store runs smoothly
• Keep your store looking fresh by upholding visual merchandising standards
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities to build our brand within the communities we serve
• Analyze market trends in tandem with District Manager to effectively drive sales
• Maintain positive employee relations and open lines of communication throughout store
• Communicate with District Manager on coaching strategy and conflict resolution
• Conduct regular employee performance reviews to keep your team top notch
• Promote and follow safety protocols

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of how to develop staff through experience in staffing, coaching, counseling, etc.
• Knowledge of retail operations such as sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, store budget preparation, and loss prevention
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a thriving retail business, which may entail working on weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift: 4 lbs. constantly; lift maximum 8 lbs. occasionally; kneel or squat frequently; move boxes of product up to 50 lbs (with assistance if necessary); stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders occasionally; climb and descend stairs frequently (depending on location)

St. Augustine, FL

Retail Only

Pay Range: $56,075.00 - $70,100.00 - $84,125.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

• New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
• We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.
• You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
• Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
• Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.

At New Balance, our job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes set records and win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to achieve a new PR, run their first 5K or just to live a more healthy and active lifestyle. Our products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want. Our associates around the world bring these goals to life with their high-level skills and creativity. While we offer the best product on the market, we’re also equally committed to giving back. So while we look to succeed, we believe in ensuring others have the same opportunity.