Merchandise Team Manager

Where

Westland, MI

What you'll be doing

Drive and exceed sales goals by developing & executing strategies; determine business driving opportunities. Analyze merchandising reports to review business results and take appropriate action to capitalize on business strengths and impact deficiencies; partner with executive team to execute. Use tools and analyze documents to forecast workload and allocate resources as needed. Direct merchandise receipt placement, replenishment and sales promotion set-up; partner with executive team to plan and execute floor/fixture moves, merchandise placement and presentation. Execute all price changes, markdowns and signing; lead team and ensure accuracy. Manage physical inventory process and ensure that shortage prevention initiatives are executed. Process RTVs, salvages and make and breaks in a timely manner. Establish that selling associates and executives understand high level of merchandising expectations. Ensure that all procedures, policies, exposure standards, safety and shortage awareness are thoroughly understood. Coach, motivate and develop support team to reach their fullest potential and to increase productivity and efficiency. Role model exemplary service, lead support staff to provide an outstanding shopping experience. Maintain high customer readiness standards; deliver a clean and neat selling floor and stockroom. Clearly communicate store and company objectives so both management and staff are well informed. Recruit, select and train talented, results oriented support associates create a positive, inclusive work environment focusing on internal and external customer service and safety. Address associate concerns in a reasonable and fair manner consistent with the values expected by the company. Monitor and address performance issues on a timely basis; administer responsibility based performance as needed. Utilize review process as a tool for associate talent development, promotion and advancement. Lead associates in support of community service opportunities.

What your background should be

Minimum of 3-5 years of operations/merchandising retail management. Productivity driven, task oriented and highly organized. Strong communication and leadership skills. Effective prioritizing and time management skills. Talent for selling floor merchandising. Strong administrative and negotiation skills. Ability to plan and execute strategies. Ability to build partnerships and direct teams. Commitment to exemplifying the highest integrity and professional business standards. Familiarity with workload systems.

Required Schooling / Training

Not specified

Who is the client company

The client is a multinational mid range chain of department stores and merchandise corporation.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com