Retail Shift Manager

Dufry Careers•Roanoke, VA

23h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Shift Manager at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport will assist location management in executing retail operations to ensure optimal customer experiences. This role is responsible for maintaining operational readiness through exceptional cleanliness, proper staffing, and adherence to high retail and operational standards using prescribed policies and procedures.

Requirements

Requires 2+ years of retail and/or customer service experience
Requires minimum of 6 months of supervisory or lead experience in retail, specialty retail, or customer service environment
Basic math skills and cash handling experience
Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and health standards, and procedures to comply with retail regulations
Experience with POS systems and retail management software
Product knowledge relevant to assigned retail category with ability to make customer recommendations, or ability to develop this expertise quickly after hire
Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and ability to maintain operational standards while supporting team performance during assigned shifts
Understanding of visual merchandising principles, planogram execution, and retail display standards specific to book retail environments
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents while conversing comfortably with customers and providing excellent customer service
Knowledge of retail inventory management, loss prevention procedures, and merchandise handling protocols

Nice To Haves

Book retail experience or active reading interest preferred

Responsibilities

Executes established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during assigned shifts by conducting regular operational checks, ensuring compliance with brand standards, and documenting any deviations for management review; holds hourly associates accountable for following operational protocols while providing immediate coaching and support to maintain consistent standards within assigned areas
Ensures merchandise displays remain appropriately clean, stocked, and visually appealing throughout shifts while monitoring equipment functionality and reporting maintenance needs to operations management
Reviews and approves timekeeping punches for assigned shifts and monitors overtime accumulation of hourly team members to ensure compliance with labor laws and operational budget objectives
Assigns work tasks and activities to associates while ensuring all associates take mandated rest breaks and meal periods in compliance with labor regulations
Escalates performance concerns to leadership as appropriate while providing coaching and guidance to associates to improve performance and maintain operational standards
Operates POS systems and processes transaction voids while following all company cash handling policies and maintaining proper cash security protocols at all times during shifts
Monitors inventory levels, assists with merchandise receiving, and processes invoices accurately while reporting inventory discrepancies and stock-out situations to management
Ensures compliance with all company retail policies and procedures while training staff on brand standards and monitoring adherence to visual merchandising standards
Executes planogram changes as directed and oversees seasonal book displays and promotional setups to maintain brand compliance and thematic relevance
Delivers exceptional customer service through knowledgeable, professional staff while creating compelling displays for thematic and locally relevant book products within brand guidelines
Coaches associates on product knowledge and customer engagement while recognizing strong performance, resolving customer issues using sound judgment, and motivating team members to meet customer experience standards