Retail Manager

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize sales through customer service, product knowledge, product presentation and promotion
• Lead in the planning, merchandising, implementation and follow up of store operational tasks, sales events and community networking activities
• Collaborate with brand Vice Presidents and marketing teams on sales promotion activities, merchandise displays and advertising copy
• Develop and manage the store’s budget to control expenses and maximize profitability
• Order merchandise and prepare requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand
• Develop and maintain store standards to maximize customer experience and associate development
• Develop, implement and train associates on Loss Prevention methods
• Provide sales and product training to associates to ensure their subject matter expertise and a positive customer experience
• Drive continuous improvements through open communication, coaching, counseling and feedback to maintain a knowledge of associates’ strengths and opportunities and to facilitate exceptional team output and superior customer service
• Maintain staff by collaborating with Human Resources to recruit, select, orientate and train associates
• Develop associate’s professional and personal growth through cross-training, mentoring and discipline
• Maintain Company Values
• conduct monthly meetings with staff to discuss stores progress, plans for future events
• and facilitate open discussions to address associates’ needs and requests
• Approve all department training activities which includes the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address deficiencies and succession planning
• Supervise associates engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, and perform work of subordinates, as needed
• Ensure that associates are assigned appropriate duties, break periods, work schedule and vacation to provide a quality experience to customers
• Address customer concerns or inquiries

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university
• or five (5) to six (6) years related retail management experience
• or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of retail store management experience
• Preferred knowledge of archery and firearms
• Eligible to sell firearms under Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a team
• Previous sales volume responsibility of $3.5 Million or more
• Strong interpersonal, communication and follow through skills
• Demonstrated ability to give regular and clear feedback to individuals and teams, as well as to provide and receive constructive criticism
• Experience in employee/team development and recognition
• Demonstrated passion for integrity, responsibility and humility
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds (50 lbs.)

Preferred knowledge of archery and firearms