Department Manager

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)•Greensboro, NC

28d

About The Position

REI Co-op seeks a Store Department Manager to coach and motivate store sales teams. As a key member of the store management team, the manager leads retail staff to deliver business and service goals. The role calls for an energetic, visible leader who recognizes and rewards team members to deepen engagement and cultivate collaboration. The manager supports REI’s customer-focused culture and its aim to help people pursue a love of the outdoors.

Requirements

Enjoys communicating and building relationships inside and outside the organization.
Open to feedback and other viewpoints in support of the business.
Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems.
Makes solid recommendations by combining information from various sources.
Produces quality work by setting effective goals and establishing priorities.
Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines and keeps others informed about plans and progress.
Engages and influences others to accomplish worthwhile organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of successful retail management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate responsibilities to the team.
Handle training, coaching, recognition, and performance management.
Direct execution of core standards and overall visual direction.
Drive sales through all channels by maximizing selling behaviors.
Make business adaptations to increase sales and service.
Communicate key company strategies and changes to teams.
Recruit and develop diverse talent from within and outside the organization.
Inspire a customer-centric culture by recognizing and rewarding team members.
Develop top performers, evaluate performance, and provide coaching and appropriate feedback.
Build teams through effective employee development, involvement, and communication.
Engage and influence others to accomplish organizational goals.