Store Manager & Talent Leader

Ross Stores; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores in Tarentum, PA is seeking a Store Manager to lead all aspects of store operations, drive sales, and deliver company standards. The role recruits and develops a leadership team, manages the stockroom, front end, and sales floor, and ensures efficient processes and strong customer service.

The candidate will oversee payroll, scheduling, and compliance while upholding safety and brand standards. The position requires five+ years in retail store management, the ability to coach and

Qualifications

• Five+ years of Store management experience in a retail environment.
• Must maintain a high level of Customer service.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead, manage, motivate and communicate positively to Store Associates at all levels.
• Ability to train, coach and develop Associates at all levels.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks necessary to accomplish goals, develop a schedule to complete tasks and execute to achieve results.
• Fluency in English.
• Must exercise considerable independent judgement and discretion.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leads all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
• Analyzes Store reports to evaluate controllable expenses and overall Store performance.
• Addresses any variance to Company standards with appropriate action plan, partnering with the District Manager as needed.
• Ensures proper scheduling of Associates to meet business objectives.
• Accepts special assignments as directed by Leadership.
• Responsible for payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, Sunday payroll transmission, and Payroll reporting as needed.
• Recruits, hires, trains and develops Assistant Managers, Area Supervisors and non-exempt Associates.
• Manages Associate Relations issues, consulting with the District Manager as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all State, Local and Federal regulations.
• Leads all expenditures to be within budget.
• Controls payroll hours to plan, as the primary controllable expense, as well as adjusting to current business trends.
• Maintains adherence to Company safety policies and ensures the safety of Associates and Customers.
• Executes Customer service programs and Merchandise Presentation programs through Associate training and program supervision.
• Supervises and coaches Retail Associates in providing efficient and friendly service at the registers, Customer Service desk, fitting rooms, sales floor, etc.
• Leads all Store Associates in, and models, a professional appearance, in accordance with the Company Dress Code.
• Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
• Manages Store to ensure a clean, neat, easy to shop environment.
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping with help of contracted maintenance personnel and Ross Associates.
• Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice.
• Ensures merchandise is presented and organized according to Company merchandising guidelines.
• Urgently manages merchandise processing to the sales floor within the expected Company timeframe.
• Responsible for training Associates on Loss Prevention programs to achieve Store shortage goals.
• As a representative of Ross Leadership, demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers.
• Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information and merchandise.
• Understands and complies with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and is responsible for Store Loss Prevention which includes maintaining a large Customer service presence on the sales floor, Customer and Associate engagement and heightened Loss Prevention awareness.
• Responsible for leading the annual inventory process including preparation and execution of inventory guidelines.
• Monitors mark-out-of-stock policy to ensure proper administration.

Skills

Store management

Customer service

Leadership

English fluency

Job description

Ross Stores in Tarentum, PA is seeking a Store Manager to lead all aspects of store operations, drive sales, and deliver company standards. The role recruits and develops a leadership team, manages the stockroom, front end, and sales floor, and ensures efficient processes and strong customer service.

The candidate will oversee payroll, scheduling, and compliance while upholding safety and brand standards. The position requires five+ years in retail store management, the ability to coach and