Store Manager

Lolli and Pops; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lolli and Pops seeks a passionate Store Manager to lead their team in Springfield, MO. With a focus on operational excellence and team development, you'll play a vital role in creating inspiring experiences for customers while driving store performance. Join a fun and optimistic environment at this leading candy shop offering a wide range of delightful treats.

Benefits

Employee discounts on candy

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 1 year proven, results-driven retail store manager experience is helpful.
• Need strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive store-level financial and operational results.
• Hire, train, develop, and motivate team members.
• Ensure excellent customer service and maintain store standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Detail Orientation

Multitasking

Coaching

Positive Attitude

Job description

Job Location: Battlefield Mall - Springfield, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Description

Joining our team will be the sweetest decision you'll ever make!

At Lolli & Pops, we believe that candy is so much more than just candy. It has the power to say thank you, I love you, I celebrate you. And at its heart, candy Spreads Joy with Bits of Optimism. We offer an optimistic culture, a fast-paced work environment, and of course a sweet discount on sweet treats. We consider ourselves a Company of Firsts which means we love giving people their first opportunity at employment, their first key to a store, and even their first store to run on their own.

We are seeking inspiring and results-driven candidates to be a Store Manager. Store Managers lead and manage our stores and are at the heart of our team at Lolli & Pops. They are passionate go-getters who care deeply about their team and their community. They ensure that every guest who enters our store has a positive and inspiring experience. They are visionaries who help us create a compelling and ever-changing store experience that makes Lolli & Pops the preferred destination for our community's candy needs.

Specifically, Store Manager essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive store-level financial and operational results by consistently monitoring the stores key performance indicator (KPI) targets and taking appropriate action to achieve store targets
• Hire, train, develop and motivate team members. Ensure effective succession planning by identifying and developing future leaders with an interest and potential to grow
• Lead excellent customer service through in-the-moment coaching, role modeling, and utilizing customer feedback to reinforce and improve the quality of service
• Maximize the sales performance of the team through product knowledge education, coaching selling skills and leading by example
• Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking and conducting inventory counts
• Maintain visual and merchandising standards and ensure store cleanliness
• Protect store assets, facilities, and team members by ensuring all team members adherence to operational guidelines and standards, compliance with all safety and security policies, the proper functioning and maintenance of store equipment, and performance of all financial transactions according to the Cash Handling Policy
• Maintain current and accurate business, legal, and personnel records and store resource materials by actions such as performing daily and weekly payroll and labor responsibilities, reviewing and maintaining all timekeeping records, and ensuring company communications are cascaded as appropriate to all store team members
• Develop marketing opportunities; partner with mall management on marketing and promotional events and programs
• Work traditional retail hours consistent with a high performing retail location
• Be a champion of Lolli & Pops inside and outside of the store

While there is no single recipe for an excellent Store Manager, the following are qualities and experiences we recognize as contributing to the success of our best managers:

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills you are energized by working with people; both guests and your team.
• A bias towards action you are an owner who does not hesitate to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• The desire to coach and mentor you see potential in your team and enjoy growing that potential.
• An eye for detail -- you know that the little things be it cleanliness, the extra touch, or a few decimals can make all the difference.
• The desire to problem solve you like finding problems and fixing them.
• The ability to multitask you can prioritize and execute at many different tasks each day.
• The desire to learn you recognize that everyone can always learn if they set their minds to it.
• A positive attitude and fun-loving spirit you are an optimist who freely embraces your inner child and enjoys having fun while you work.
• 1 year proven, results-driven retail store manager experience is helpful.

Our Company values are important to us! We are:

Guest-icated our guests are at the heart of everything we do

Collaborative we are a joyful mix of unique individuals working together

Agile we are flexible and open to change in order to be the best we can be

Authentic we honor what's real and authentic and give feedback from the heart

Betterment we have a never ending drive to continuously improve

We cannot wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We consider all applicants - minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. We consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.

Qualifications

About the company

Lolli and Pops is a leading candy shop offering gummy candies, premium chocolates, boozy gummies, international candy, and candy gifts. Shop here for the best selection of candy online or visit us in-store.

Notice

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.