Part-Time Retail Supervisor

Opportunity knocks at the Lakeshore Learning Store. Are you ready
You dont need a background in education but a desire to learn is essential! As one of our store managers you get to develop a first-class team implement plans to maximize store sales and provide our customers with an unforgettable retail experienceall in a fast-paced fast-changing environment that demands operational expertise. Sound challenging It is. But with success comes reward.

Providing great customer service isnt just a goalits the essence of who we are.
Our energetic and friendly approach to exceeding each customers expectations is a hallmark of over 50 Lakeshore Learning Stores nationwide. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit.

Lakeshore Learning Store managers have a knack for leading by example.
In fact this is the glue that holds our successful retail team together. No job is too small to tackleand no team success is too small to celebrate.

Responsibilities

Building Talent

• Support the recruitment and development of the sales team 
• Support the training and development of new sales associates 
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members 
• Assist in driving workplace engagement and motivation within the store

Building Service Standards

• Surpass expectations regarding customer service and empowers team to adhere to customer service protocols 
• Seek and communicate customer feedback regarding school and home use of products 
• Build a unique and lasting relationship with customers
• Train staff on new products and promotions 
• Monitor and maintain company expectations around store presentation standards retail policies and procedures store cleanliness and safety standards

Building Revenue and Operational Excellence

• Assist in inventory management and stock control 
• Help with cash handling and reconciliation processes 
• Operate as keyholder with responsibility to support opening/closing of store and cash registers 
• Assist in employee scheduling and payroll approvals to support optimal staffing
• Support sales initiatives promotional activities and the retail stores outreach programs to raise awareness and foster relationships that support Lakeshores goals 

Qualifications :

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Positive and proactive approach to management and working as a team
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate company standards and reinforce them with the entire team
• Strong desire to recognize and reward achievementsbig and small
• Capacity to give regular and clear feedback to team
• Ability to provide and receive constructive criticism
• Capacity to multitask to meet simultaneous demands

Requirements

• 1-year related retail management experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Knowledge of retail POS systems
• Preferred experience with customer outreach and driving customer loyalty through brand awareness initiatives

Additional Information :

Benefits Package and heres our end of the bargain!

• Hourly: $20/hr starting base pay
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Generous employee discount 
• Quarterly bonus program 

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore visit  Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose.

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