Seasonal Shop Team Leader – Drive Sales

See's Candies, Inc.; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

See’s Candies is seeking a experienced retail store manager to oversee a single shop in the greater Chicago area. This role drives daily operations, ensures excellent customer service, manages opening/closing procedures, and leads a small team to meet sales targets with a focus on product and visual standards.

Minimum 3 years of retail management in a high-volume environment, the ability to coach staff, lift up to 25 pounds, and work weekends/holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of retail management experience in a high volume, fast-paced working environment.
• Proven success in developing, motivating, training and coaching employees.
• Proven ability to grow the business by seeking sales opportunities and developing a sales-driven team.
• Physical ability to carry out the essential functions of the job, including stocking shelves, ringing sales, standing, or walking the entire shift and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Physical ability to unload deliveries and prepare returns when the store closes at the end of the season.
• Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite daily operations of a single retail shop.
• Ensure staff adherence to product and operational guidelines.
• Manage store opening and closing procedures.
• Drive sales to achieve targets.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Implement cost control measures.
• Maintain effective visual merchandising standards.
• Uphold safety practices at all times.

Job description

See’s Candies is seeking a experienced retail store manager to oversee a single shop in the greater Chicago area. This role drives daily operations, ensures excellent customer service, manages opening/closing procedures, and leads a small team to meet sales targets with a focus on product and visual standards.

Minimum 3 years of retail management in a high-volume environment, the ability to coach staff, lift up to 25 pounds, and work weekends/holidays are required.