Sales Supervisor, Montecito (New Store)

Veronica Beard; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Clothing allowance

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

A women’s apparel retailer in Montecito is seeking a Sales Supervisor to enhance sales and customer experience in-store. The role requires managing store operations in the Store Manager's absence and training staff on product knowledge and customer service. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of retail management experience and strong communication skills. Compensation is competitive, with additional benefits including a clothing allowance and merchandise discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years retail Store Management experience in women’s apparel or related field.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in absence of Store Manager.
• Train associates on product knowledge and customer service.
• Ensure compliance in cash and inventory processes.

Skills

Strong verbal and communication skills

Strong observation skills

Ability to work flexible schedule

Job description

The Sales Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Store Management staff in maximizing sales, providing an exceptional shopping experience for the customer and managing the store in accordance with the company visual and operational standards. The Sales Supervisor assumes responsibility for the operations of a store as “Manager-on-Duty” in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager. This opportunity is based in our new Montecito store, opening this Fall!

Responsibilities

Sales Leadership

• Assumes Manager’s role in supervising staff in absence of Store Manager and Assistant Manager
• Strives for sales excellence and results
• Ensures selling standards are met
• Works with customers and models excellent customer service and clienteling skills
• Maximizes sales through strong floor supervision

Associate Development

• Ensure associates are trained on product knowledge, selling skills and customer service and operations
• Provides information and feedback for Sales Associates
• Team sells with Sales Associates to contribute to the development of the selling team

Operational Excellence

• Controls company’s assets, i.e. key control, loss prevention measures, inventory paperwork and company standards of conduct per the employee handbook
• Strives for 100% accuracy and compliance in cash, inventory, fixtures and property

Store Standards

• Helps execute floor-set and promotional directives
• Works as a member of the team to insure all store standards are met
• Understands, supports and complies with all company policies and procedures

Merchandising/Visual

• Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times
• Ensure presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction

Fashion/Styling

• Represents the fashion and style of Veronica Beard
• Knowledge of current fashion trends and styles
• Appreciation and demonstration of an overall finished fashion look

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate computer/cash register
• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting and climbing ladders 6-12 feet
• Simple grasping, pushing, lifting and or carrying things with right/left-hand which weigh 3-15 pounds

Work Environment

• Ability to create a quality working environment that will encourage others to develop and excel
• Foster a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect, professionalism and teamwork to achieve goals

Requirements

• 1- 2 years retail Store Management position/ experience in women’s apparel (or related field)
• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Strong verbal and communication skills (Spanish speaking is a plus)
• Strong observation skills – identifying and assessing customer and employee behavior, reactions, and floor awareness
• Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures

The base hourly range for this role is between $20.00 and $22.00. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.