Store Manager - Meridian

\*\* Salary is based on Experience\*\* The Store Manager is a role model for building and maintaining the guest relationships that are the foundation of the Company’s retail sales success.
This position will develop and lead retail store associates and other store employees in the implementation of the Company’s sales approach, perform store operations functions such as opening and closing the store and maintain compliance with the Company’s policies and operating procedures to ensure the delivery of an exceptional in-store experience for every guest that results in increased store sales, profitability and customer loyalty.
The Store Manager is accountable for meeting and exceeding store customer satisfaction and sales targets which include sales per guest (SPG), Gross Margin Return, (Digital) Net Promoter Score ((D)NPS) and other key performance metrics.
Scope: Plant/Retail Locations: All Ashley Locations Staff: Directly responsible for approximately 10-60 employees Expense Budget: None Complexity: Applies professional/managerial principles and judgement, within overall direction established by senior management; performs advanced troubleshooting or analysis; uses judgement to select from multiple known alternatives; frequent interaction to provide detailed procedural explanations or technical responses and/or occasional contact to negotiate basic agreements.
*Primary Job Functions* This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
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Lead the store in meeting and exceeding sales goals, Sales Per Guest (SPG), (Digital) Net Promoter Score ((D)NPS) and other key performance metrics.
Optimize guest conversion and sales tickets by ensuring the deployment of the Company’s sales approach.
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Maintain a visible presence on the sales floor, role-modeling the selling process, personally interacting with guests and being in a position to positively impact the sales process and ensure the Company’s brand is properly represented.
Resolve guest issues in a professional, helpful manner that strikes the proper balance between guest satisfaction and financial responsibility to the company.
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Engage all employees to ensure all aspects of the store are focused on a positive guest experience, including visual, sales, service and delivery.
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Develop and implement sales plans to create and maintain a culture of accountability and to ensure a continued focus on sales performance and other goal attainment.
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Use staffing-to-traffic methodologies to properly staff and manage the sales floor; prioritize daily responsibilities and tasks.
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Ensure compliance with store operating policies and procedures including advertising and promotions, merchandise layouts, pricing, beginning and end-of-day, store appearance, human resources, health and safety, etc.
Maintain operational standards and office administrative routines and processes.
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Analyze daily operational and financial reports to determine the store’s results and performance trends and take prompt corrective action to remedy significant variance.
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Create an engaging, positive working environment and strong selling culture; recognize and reward top performers.
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Participate in velocity walks to assess and respond to category sales performance.
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Monitor, manage and approve controllable expenses such as utilities, maintenance, shrinkages and cash overage/shortage.
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Maintain high levels of knowledge an all Company products, promotions and store procedures.
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Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
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Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals.
Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
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Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews.
Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
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Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
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Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
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Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
*Secondary Job Functions* This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
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Use continuous improvement tools to support the improvement of safety, quality, productivity and cost metrics.
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Perform competitive shopping to stay abreast of the local competitive environment.
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Promote and build the Company brand through active involvement in community functions and events such as the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Rotary Club or other local merchant or volunteer organizations.
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Learn the home furnishings industry to establish a strong understanding of the Company’s products and their positioning in the marketplace, as well as the processes and procedures in how the business is operated.
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Maintain reliable attendance.
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Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education.
Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
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Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Job Qualifications Education: * Associate degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience, Required Experience: * 5 years’ experience in retail sales, Required *Supervisory/Management experience, Required* Licenses or Certifications * None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Strong knowledge of furniture products and styles * Strong business knowledge with basic financial acumen * Exceptional relationship building skills * Excellent interpersonal skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong attention to detail * Effective time management and organizational skills * Work independently as well as in a team environment * Analytical and problem solving skills * Maintain confidentiality * Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement * Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints * Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet * Proficient with various mobile devices * Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment * Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect * Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers * Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries Schedule Expectations 1.
Occasional Domestic Travel 2.
Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
*Job Competencies* 1.
Ethics and values 2.
Integrity and trust Job Type: Full-time Pay: $76,000.
00 - $88,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 5 years Shift: * Day shift Weekly day range: * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Meridian, ID 83642: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person