Retail Store Manager Job in Birch Run 48415, Michigan US
Destination Maternity Corporation is the world’s largest designer and retailer of maternity apparel, reaching the customer with multiple brands and price points, providing all of her apparel wants and needs throughout her pregnancy. Motherhood Maternity is a value- and fashion-oriented brand that focuses on great looks at amazing low prices. At A Pea in the Pod, maternity is redefined through exclusive designers and luxury fabrications. And, through its Destination Maternity stores, the two brands are blended into a multi-brand experience that includes, in its superstores, many exciting attributes such as learning studios, kids’ play areas, and Edamame, the maternity spa.
As of August 31, 2010, the Company operates 1,677 retail locations, including 701 stores, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and internationally, and leased departments located within leading retailers such as Sears®, Kmart®, Macy's®, Bloomingdale's®, Babies "R" Us®, Boscov's®, and Gordmans®. Destination Maternity also distributes its Oh Baby by Motherhood™ collection through a licensed arrangement at Kohl's® stores throughout the United States and on Kohls.com. In addition, the Company sells online through its destinationmaternity.com, apeainthepod.com, and motherhood.com websites.
Retail Store Manager
Destination Maternity Corporation has a career opportunity for a Store Manager in the Mishawaka, IN area. The Store Manager is accountable for maximizing sales, creating a positive shopping experience for the client, and managing the store's visual and operational standards. The Store Manager is responsible for hiring, training, developing and retaining high performance sales teams. The Store Manager also plays a role in helping to achieve company directed business results.
Job Responsibilities:
•Meet or exceed store sales goals and achieve productivity standards.
•Foster a work climate that inspires enthusiasm, mutual trust, respect, professionalism and teamwork to achieve goals.
•Establish relationships in order to identify and hire qualified, high potential candidates.
•Train and develop employees to maximize their potential and performance.
•Motivate employees to work together to achieve company's performance using company policies and procedures.
•Effectively and consistently coach and counsel performance using company policies and tools.
•Control store shrink through loss prevention measures and effective inventory management.
•Ensure that excellent customer service is provided to the client.
•Interpret and timely execute visual directives while maintaining company standards.
•Knowledge of fit, fashion, style, quality, competition, sizing, pricing, and distribution.
•Understand, support, and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Job Requirements:
•Two years of prior retail management experience required.
•Three or more years of retail experience preferred.
•Mobility and ability to travel.
•High School diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
•Ability to operate computer/cash register.
•Ability to work, nights, and holidays.
Physical Demands and Requirements:
•Able to climb ladder 6-12 feet
•Ability to be mobile in a store including standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and/or twisting, for up to eight hours or more per day
•Simple grasping, pushing, lifting, and/or carrying things which weigh up to 40 pounds.
Destination Maternity Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Req. Code : 276