Store Manager

Lids; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in headwear and sportswear is seeking a dedicated Store Manager to lead their retail team. In this pivotal role, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while managing store operations efficiently. Your expertise in sales management and inventory control will be crucial in driving the store's success. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive compensation, monthly bonuses, and a generous employee discount. If you are passionate about fashion and sports, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

40% Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with a focus on sales results.
• Proven ability to train and develop staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage store associates, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Control expenses and manage inventory accurately.

Skills

Sales Management

Inventory Management

Supervisory Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Computer Proficiency

Education

Two-year post-secondary education

Tools

Retail Management Software

Job description

About Our Company

For nearly 25 years, Lids has been the leading headwear and sportswear retailer in North America! We are very excited to start 2022 with our next stop in Germany worldwide. We sell officially licensed products from professional sports federations and headwear of the hottest sports and fashion brands. We have already made it through years of hard work, learned from our successes and failures, lived at the intersection of fan and fashion, and stayed true to our core values.

General Position Summary

At Lids, our store managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our loyal customers and occasional buyers alike. Our customers rely on our team to find and select products that represent their individualism, team pride, and personal style. Working in our retail stores requires our store managers to provide an exceptional Lids experience to each customer, guide and inspire our retail teams to provide excellent service, conduct thorough product presentations, and be experts in our products and services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Control Expenses

• Protect company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Prepare store schedules and ensure proper store coverage at all times, within wage control guidelines.
• Manage store inventory accurately, including receiving, transferring, completing price changes, and conducting product counts.
• Maintain proper documentation and record keeping per policies, complying with laws.
• Open and close the store as required, following procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise Associates

• Manage store associates through training, goal setting, and follow-up.
• Recruit, develop, and train store personnel to meet operational objectives and adhere to policies.
• Administer disciplinary actions, including warnings and terminations with proper approvals.
• Encourage compliance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Two-year post-secondary education and one-year related experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Proven supervisory skills with capacity to train and assess staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work with hands overhead.
• Standing required for up to 100% of the work time.
• Willingness to travel overnight for training and meetings.

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

Store managers can earn up to twice the local minimum wage based on experience. Exact compensation varies. Full-time managers are eligible for monthly sales bonuses and a 40% employee discount. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including Paid Time Off, health, vision, dental, and 401(k).