HOME PHOTO ELEC/DEPT LEADER
About The Position
Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store’s Home and Electronics departments to achieve desired sales objectives, goals and budgets. The role is responsible for staffing the departments and developing associates to achieve desired results, while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. The leader ensures the departments meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness and cleanliness; achieves sales, wage-budget and customer-satisfaction goals; and leads teams in planning and executing company initiatives. The role also oversees merchandising, department expenses, shrink control, freight and shipping/receiving standards, ordering and stock levels using the MAGIC system, markdowns, and safety procedures. It supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews and provides feedback. Physical demands include frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and lifting up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day, standing for extended periods and/or walking constantly, and stooping, kneeling or crouching several times per hour. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Proficient knowledge of computers.
- Proven supervisory experience.
- Prior experience in the selection and hiring process.
- Forklift certification.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the Home and Electronics departments meet or exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness and cleanliness.
- Interview, select and hire candidates to staff the Home and Electronics departments.
- Train associates on all functions and duties within the departments.
- Achieve or exceed weekly, period and annual sales, wage budgets and other targeted goals, including customer satisfaction.
- Lead teams in planning, implementation and execution of company initiatives.
- Demonstrate creative merchandising for maximum sales impact.
- Monitor and control department expenses.
- Maintain shrink-control, freight receiving and stocking, and shipping/receiving standards.
- Use the MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels.
- Manage the markdown process according to company guidelines.
- Reinforce safety programs by following safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
- Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
- Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel and technology.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the employee’s career through the Continuing Education program.
- Training programs and diverse career pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
