Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.
· Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
· Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning and monitoring.
· Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
· Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
· Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
· Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent.
· Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
· Respond to customer complaints and comments.
· Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues.
· Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing