Sporting Goods Dept Manager — Lead Sales & Growth

Buchheit Inc; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc in Perryville, MO is seeking a Department Manager for the Sporting Goods section. This full-time position reports to the Store Manager and drives sales, customer satisfaction and inventory control in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will lead a team, ensure planograms, staff training, pricing, and merchandise presentation while maintaining safety and policy compliance. Prior retail management experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of retail experience.
• Retail Management experience is preferred.
• Flexibility to work any open store hours.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Highly motivated leader capable of motivating others to achieve company goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to: Multi-task, coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Effectively communicate with customers, in-person and over the phone.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
• Prioritize, accurately multi-task, adhere to deadlines, and learn in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profitability through customer satisfaction
• Ensure all planograms are executed
• Ensure all merchandise is properly priced, displayed and stocked according to appropriate inventory levels
• Supervise, train, and develop staff in all functions required to run your assigned area
• Ensure all employees provide outstanding customer service to satisfy customer needs
• Be familiar with and enforce all policies and procedures
• Oversee assigned area through effective delegation and management of work, employees, time, and resources
• Maintain working knowledge of products and services
• May operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading, unloading, or moving merchandise and materials
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Additional duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Retail management experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Job description

Buchheit Inc in Perryville, MO is seeking a Department Manager for the Sporting Goods section. This full-time position reports to the Store Manager and drives sales, customer satisfaction and inventory control in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will lead a team, ensure planograms, staff training, pricing, and merchandise presentation while maintaining safety and policy compliance. Prior retail management experience and strong communication are essential.