Store Manager

Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. d/b/a PGA TOUR Superstore; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA TOUR Superstore is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to learn end-to-end store operations, including budgeting, merchandising, safety, and daily workflows. You will collaborate with HR, Asset Protection, and Operations across districts to translate the store strategy into action.

During training, you will build a customer-centric culture aligned with the PGA TOUR Superstore mission, coaching teams and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in sales, management, or people development.
• College degree preferred.
• G.E.D. or high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a confident, knowledgeable team delivering a differentiated customer experience.
• Listen to and respond to internal and external customers; build relationships.
• Drive change to improve customer experience using feedback to coach teams.
• Inspect store pages for accuracy to prevent misinformation.
• Manage appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the retail space and equipment.
• Execute the strategic plan to drive sales and profitability via data and actions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Computer skills

Accountability

Business acumen

Organization

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

At PGA TOUR Superstore, we are always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our business. As one of the fastest growing specialty retailers, we are dedicated to hiring selfless team players from diverse backgrounds to influence the growth of our organization. Part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore continuously strives to create a family culture for our Associates – driven by our vision to inspire people through golf and tennis.

Position Summary

The Manager in Training (MIT) will be learning how they are responsible for the overall store operations (i.e., expenses, merchandising standards, operations standards, compliance, safety, security, and workforce). During this time, you will work closely with cross-functional partners in Human Resources, Asset Protection, and Operations at the District, Region, and Store Support Center levels to learn how to execute the PGA TOUR Superstore business strategy within his/her/they future Store. During this training you will learn to build and support a store culture, in partnership with key stakeholders, that is aligned to the PGA TOUR Superstore mission and behaviors where employees are engaged and inspired.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to lead a confident and knowledgeable team that delivers a differentiated experience for our customers, prioritizes the customers over tasks, and delivers a welcoming and inspiring experience.
• Learn to Listen and Respond to internal and external customers and build strong relationships in the store, organization, and community.
• Learn to drive change in key areas with the greatest impact on customer experience and use customer feedback to coach/recognize teams.
• Learn to inspect store pages for accuracy to prevent any negative customer experience due to incorrect information being provided to customers.
• Learn to manage the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the retail building and equipment to deliver a differentiated customer experience.
• Learn how to create and oversee the day-to-day execution of the strategic plan, driving sales and profitability through report analysis and initiating appropriate action necessary to exceed financial goals.
• Learn to make business decisions by assessing market competition, understanding customer insights, and leveraging company reporting.
• Learn to demonstrate corporate citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required company directives, deadlines, publications, standards, meetings, and policies and procedures.
• Learn how to ensure compliance with all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Learn how to demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.
• Learn how to inspect all schedules for proper allocation & guidelines to support peak traffic times, key holiday events & weekends.

Associate Engagement

• Learn to promote a FUN, inclusive, and Put People First working atmosphere that encompasses our Core Values with accountability to create a high-performing team, maintain service standards, and develop internal talent.
• Learn to act as the cultural ambassador, create and initiate plans that drive improvements in Associate engagement and retention.
• Learn to develop, implement, and monitor store leaders’ Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to ensure future bench strength.
• Learn to establish performance and development goals for Assistant General Managers and provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to enhance performance.
• Learn how PGATSS demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Learn to recruit, hire and retain a passionate team for area-specific knowledge and expertise.
• Through creation of development plans for all leadership and owning the onboarding experience.
• Learn to oversee any compensation, disciplinary, or staffing/human resources-related actions by following company standards and policies.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Communication: Candidates must have strong listening and interpersonal skills. They must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally. Candidates communicate expectations and standards to execute company programs.
• Analytical: Candidates must have strong strategic skills and the ability to effectively forecast business needs and develop comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Candidates must be able to identify opportunities and solutions to increase sales and strengthen operational processes.
• Computer: Candidates must possess advanced computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
• Accountability: Candidates must possess the skills to manage conflict, lead conflict resolution & hold others accountable.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen with complete accountability for P&L management.
• Organization: Candidates must be able to organize multiple priorities to ensure that resources are properly allocated to meet objectives.
• Leadership: Candidates must be able to lead by example and, through daily actions, enforce a high standard of customer service.
• Education: The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a G.E.D. or high school diploma.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in sales, management, or people development. College degree preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down a ladder, move throughout the store, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead. Candidate must be able to work a flexible work week, and work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs. Candidate relocation is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PGA TOUR Superstores is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are. Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination. An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department. The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report.

Company Information

PGA TOUR Superstore is operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., a subsidiary of AMB Sports and Entertainment. Our stores are located across the US with our Store Support Center and Customer Care Center located in Roswell, GA. Our shared ambition is to be the premier golf retailer in the world, focused on growing the game and inspiring people to play their best! Our Associates deliver world-class service to our customers with unparallelled golf experiences on our putting greens, Studios, and hitting bays all with state-of-the art technology delivering game-changing opportunities at every turn. With access to award-winning product knowledge training, Associates quickly build confidence and establish meaningful connections with everyone coming through our doors. Golf’s greatest brands are in our stores offering performance, style and value – with both new and pre-owned clubs. Our amazing Services Associates can repair and regrip clubs and have customers heading out to the courses with the best advantage. Our Instructors are PGA pros and coach customers to reach their goals with equipment fitting exactly to their needs & playing styles informed by sport-leading Trackman technology. Every store features the very best in golf apparel for Men, Women, and Juniors and an unmatched collection of footwear options.