Apparel Department Manager [FNR]

JAX Mercantile Co.•Fort Collins, CO

12h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

JAX Mercantile is looking for a hands-on Department Manager for our Work & Western Wear Department in North Fort Collins at our Farm & Ranch store. Share your enthusiasm for finding clothes that are functional and look amazing. Be one of the first people to see new product lines from our brands! Product training, pro-deals, and our employee discount mean you can try out items in order to increase your knowledge and provide expert opinions to our customers. Join our local, family-owned company and lead a team outfitting our customers who work hard so they can get outside and have fun! Our Department Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service. The role supports overall department operations by providing employee orientation and development, scheduling coverage, managing performance, leading by example when assisting customers and finding ways to improve the service provided by JAX. Duties include coordinating with the buyers team to provide feedback on products, visual merchandising with product displays, managing inventory, stocking, and organizing the department.

Requirements

Interest, knowledge, or experience in Work & Western wear sales is preferred
Previous retail experience required
Prior top-notch customer service experience
Prior retail lead or supervisory experience
Comfort and adaptability with learning new technology or computer systems
Ability to be flexible and work retail hours
Engaging and positive
Effective trouble-shooting skills
Ability to present and maintain a professional demeanor
Must be available at least one weekend day
Flexible availability required

Responsibilities

Creating schedules two weeks in advance
Ensuring coverage by working with employees or stepping up fill gaps when necessary
Providing honest and informative answers about our products
Addressing loss prevention concerns
Participating in inventory responsibilities
Assembling new stock
Maintaining a clean and well-stocked area
Complete record-keeping and creating reports
Completes special orders
Coordinates with others to plan for sales and promotions
Ensure proper documentation and pricing of products
Works to engage and inspire teamwork with department employees