General Manager - CR1120
General Manager - CR1120
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Employee Type:
RegularIf you are aCURRENTCarters employee you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within theMy Career & Performanceapp in Workday.Do not applyusing the below external application.
Carters Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carters and OshKosh Bgosh brands two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores national chains and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 1000 Companyoperated stores in the United States Canada and Mexico and online at www.carters www.oshkosh www.cartersoshkosh and www.carters.mx. The Companys Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart its Just One You brand is available at Target and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carters is headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.
Baby Clothing Kids Clothes Toddler Clothes Carters
Shop for baby clothing baby necessities and essentials at Carters the most trusted name in baby kids and toddler clothing. Shop our selection of cute baby & kids clothing.
POSITION PURPOSE
The General Manager (GM) leads the vision and business strategies to achieve sales productivity and profitability for two retail store locations. The GM effectively directs and manages all aspects of each retail store location inclusive of customer engagement operational people management and merchandising presentation. The GM directs a diverse workforce to ensure adherence with Company policies and procedures. The GM consistently abides by and upholds Our Values to create a positive working environment; Act with Integrity Exceed Expectations Succeed Together Inspire Innovation and Invest in People.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
People Management (Develop Effective Teams/Lead through Change)
- Communicates professionally and effectively in all interactions including management teams sales associates customers business partners and vendors.
- Ability to grow leaders through providing direction delegation and follow up with employees in both store locations.
- Fosters a positive work environment for employees and recognizes performance to increase employee engagement.
- Builds a talent pipeline though networking/recruiting and develops a succession plan for management positions in both store locations.
- Train coach and redirect the store teams and adapts management style as necessary.
- Accountable to the adherence of safety regulations policies and procedures as directed by the Company.
- Sets clear expectations and identifies gaps in performance of the team and addresses opportunities appropriately.
- Effectively plans/prioritizes their own time between both store locations to meet the needs of each store.
- Receives feedback with positive intent and makes efforts to take appropriate action on that feedback.
Customer Focus
- Maintains a genuine customer focus on the sales floor by leading and directing the Leader on Duty program in both store locations.
- Consistently models all brand service standards and coaches others to ensure consistent of those standards.
- Builds customer loyalty through directing and coaching the team on the benefits of customer participation with eamil capture and other available customer loyalty programs .
- Trains management team on proper resolutions to customer concerns and addresses those concerns timely.
- Analyzes Customer feedback to identify areas of opportunity and implements a strategy for the team to positively impact those results.
Merchandising and Operational (Manage Measure Work)
- Sets strategic direction on merchandise and operational ensuring brand standards are met and integrated in both store locations.
- Reduce loss through a consistent level of customer service education and operational controls.
- Effectively manages multiple schedules to maximize productivity to provide an exceptional customer experience while managing payroll.
- Analyzes and reacts to assortment level sell thru in both stores and utilizes reactionary merchandising to drive sales.
- Maintains neat clean and organized stores while adhering to appropriate multibrand merchandising guidelines.
- Directs and coaches team to ensure the efficient handling of all merchandise from shipment receipt processing visual placement and replenishment.
Business Management (Drive Growth)
- Critically analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifies behaviors to drive results.
- Ability to understand and communicate business metrics and trends within each store.
- Partners with peers business partners and supervisor to identify brands successes and opportunities.
- Leads store teams to generate sales to exceed Company provided goals.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- High school degree or GED minimum requirement Bachelors degree strongly preferred
- Specialty retail strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of retail management experience
- Previous experience leading direct reports
- Experience in managing multiple stores and high unit output
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- Expertise in store systems and operational controls
- Ability to communicate effectively to customers team and supervisor
- Ability to lead direct and execute multiple tasks concurrently
- Proficient computer/ technology skills (Outlook Excel Web navigation)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift 40 pounds as needed.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time; climb up and down a ladder.
- Frequent bending stooping reaching pushing and pulling.
- Ability to commute between stores on a regular basis.
- Ability to travel as needed.
AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Availability to meet the needs of the business that may include days nights weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Exempt status; including evenings weekends holidays and occasional overnights. A minimum of two closing shifts a week.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters OshKosh is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any type of accommodation please do not hesitate to contact us.
Carters OshKosh est un employeur souscrivant au principe de lgalit daccs lemploi et encourage tous les candidats intresss et qualifis postuler. Si vous avez besoin de certaines mesures dadaptation nhsitez pas communiquer avec nous.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
