Footwear Coordinator

Retail Concepts, Inc. • Houston, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Sun & Ski Sports, established in 1980 and operating 32 locations across 13 states, is an expert in outdoor gear for various activities like watersports, biking, running, skiing, and snowboarding. They aim to make everyone an outdoor adventurer by offering top brands and expert advice. The company seeks enthusiastic team members who prioritize customer service and thrive in a dynamic environment. The Footwear Coordinator will lead a team focused on enhancing the customer experience, developing the team, streamlining processes, and fostering an exciting, interactive, and fun environment for both customers and employees.

Requirements

• 1+ years of management experience with the ability to motivate, lead, and develop a team.
• 2+ years of retail experience, preferably in snow sports or upscale patio furniture.
• Strong knowledge of business operations, inventory control, and shrink reduction strategies.
• Talent in recruiting, interviewing, training, and employee development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building effective relationships with vendors, buyers, team members, and upper management.
• Highly organized, with strong time management and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a supervisory capacity, including opening and closing the store as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service consistently, going above and beyond guest expectations.
• Train and develop the store team on selling strategies and promote continuous improvement.
• Drive sales by sharing product knowledge and displaying genuine enthusiasm.
• Develop and execute creative sales strategies using business analysis, action plans, and consistent accountability.
• Identify problems and opportunities and present actionable solutions to improve performance.
• Maintain store visual presentation standards to create a clean, inspiring shopping environment.
• Ensure all employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in events, including in-store clinics and community engagements.
• Serve as a brand ambassador by promoting Sun & Ski within the local community.
• Maintain strong communication with the General Manager, District Manager, and Home Office.
• Manage store expenses and payroll, and adapt plans based on evolving business needs.
• Oversee loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrink and ensuring accurate cash handling.

Benefits

• Pay: Hourly Rate + Commission
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, ID Theft & Legal
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401 (k) Plan + Company Match
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Company/Vendor sponsored Product Knowledge/Training Adventure trips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees