Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

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• Responsible for all aspects of the Stores' operations. Leads the entire operation of the Store to ensure that Company standards and best practices are consistently met.
• Staffs, trains, and develops leadership team to deliver the desired sales and profit results while maintaining a friendly, easy-to-shop environment.
• Recruits, trains, and develops Associates.
• Manages the operations of the Stockroom, Front End, and Sales Floor to ensure new merchandise gets to the sales floor in a timely manner, goods are received properly, and manages expenses through execution of best practices and productivity.

• 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 an 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.
• Through selection, training, and motivation, strives to reduce Store turnover. Utilizes and promotes all retention tools including incentive programs, recognition opportunities, contests, and training.
• Ensures all required training courses are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for addressing personnel and performance issues including coaching, verbal and written warnings, progressive discipline, and termination when needed.
• Ensures compliance with Ross personnel policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Ensures all Associates understand and can execute emergency operating procedures.

• Treats all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect.
• Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs.
• 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. Reinforces the Company Dress Code at all times.
• 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 the 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 practices.
• Ensures merchandise is presented and organized according to Company merchandising guidelines.
• Urgently manages merchandise processing to the sales…