Apparel & Footwear Manager

Theisen's Home Farm Auto•Dubuque, IA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apparel and Footwear Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and performance of the Apparel and Footwear departments. This position ensures an exceptional customer experience, maintains merchandising standards, oversees inventory levels, drives departmental sales, and leads associates within these areas. The manager reports directly to the Store Manager and plays a key role in supporting storewide service, morale, and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of retail or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of apparel and footwear merchandising, customer service, and retail operations
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret merchandising plans, product documentation, and safety guidelines
Analytical skills including forecasting, sales analysis, and inventory management
Ability to create reports and communicate effectively with individuals and groups
Strong mathematical skills for assessing markdowns, discounts, and inventory counts
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles helpful for maintaining departmental records
Ability to execute tasks based on written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Positive attitude, strong listening skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team
Frequent physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, standing, bending, reaching, dexterity and light grasping
Occasional physical demands include lifting up to and over 75 lbs., climbing stairs, squatting, and firmly grasping
The associate is required to talk and hear
Must be able to work required shifts including nights and weekends, and maintain attendance standards
Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently
The associate must have the manual dexterity to manually operate and use a computer/cash register and/or RF

Nice To Haves

Experience with apparel fitting, sizing, or footwear retail preferred
Knowledge of forklift or pallet jack operations helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Apparel and Footwear departments, ensuring exceptional customer service, well-maintained displays, and efficient workflows
Lead stocking, replenishment, and product presentation to company standards, including signage, facing, and cross-merchandising
Manage departmental inventory levels, including ordering, tracking, and verification of product deliveries
Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing department with timely execution of resets, seasonal transitions, and promotions
Supervise, train, and develop Apparel and Footwear associates to maintain a knowledgeable and engaged team
Assist in hiring, scheduling, and evaluating departmental staff while maintaining consistent disciplinary guidelines
Track sales performance, identify opportunities, and support strategies to increase departmental profitability
Respond promptly to customer inquiries, concerns, and special requests
Collaborate with the Store Manager on department-specific goals and staffing needs
Collaborate with Store Support Team on operational updates, and storewide initiatives
Perform administrative duties such as reporting, inventory documentation, and workflow planning
Serve as the departmental expert on product knowledge, sizing, and brand assortment
Act as manager-on-duty as needed, including opening and closing responsibilities
Support community involvement efforts and encourage team participation
Other duties as assigned by management