Retail Store General Manager

Bass Pro Shops•Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

Bass Pro Shops is coming to Fort Smith — and we want you to join our outdoor family! Bass Pro Shops, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, announces plans for new Outpost location to serve Fort Smith, Arkansas - Bass Pro We’re proud to bring our award-winning outdoor retail experience to Arkansas, recently recognized by Newsweek as America’s Best Outdoor Retailer . This is a unique opportunity to join our passionate community of Outfitters and help launch a brand-new store from the ground up. If you have a love for the outdoors and a desire to share it with others, you’ll feel right at home here. At Bass Pro Shops, our mission is to inspire everyone to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors — and we believe that teamwork, passion, and purpose are the keys to making that happen. Ready to make an impact, grow with an incredible brand, and help bring outdoor dreams to life? Your adventure starts here. Join our Arkansas team and be part of something truly special — where Teamwork Wins . POSITION SUMMARY: The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of store operations and merchandising to ensure financial efficiency, inventory control, customer service, proper merchandise presentation, Associate morale and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years in high volume, “big box” Retail Management, with multi-store experience desired.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, and percentages
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of other financial, legal, and technical information
Ability to read and analyze certain reports.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Managers, associates, customers, and the public
Ability to conduct meetings and presentations to large groups
Proficiency with PC-based word processing, spreadsheets, data-based management and electronic point of sale and inventory management systems
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, associates, customers and with the Corporate Staff
Demonstrated use of Team concept of Management
Regularly performs computer work, walks, and stands.
Occasionally sits and lifts up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, step stools, etc
Occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools
Occasionally operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Occasionally work in low or high temperatures
Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Occasionally work in noisy environments
Occasionally work in hazardous conditions
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives.
Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments.
Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result.
Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices.
Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises the Assistant Store Manager, Human Resources Manager, Loss Prevention Manager and Promotions Manager, and indirectly all other Managers in the Store.
Opens and Closes the Store.
Ensures the Store is staffed with “service” oriented associates; participates in interviewing and selection, coordinates training, participates in “New Hire” orientation, prepares / approves performance appraisals, recommends merit / promotional increases, approves weekly work schedules, coaches, and motivates associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team-oriented work environment.
Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers
Meets or exceeds all financial plans as set by the Company.
Controls Company assets and financial efficiency by auditing reports, journals, physical inventory, and procedures to ensure system integrity; monitor and control cash management; controls Stores Operating account.
Maintains all Merchandising directives sent from the Corporate Office and all Marketing & Advertising strategies in the Store
Executes all Sales / Payroll plans as directed by the Company
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment and facility for all associates and customers
Resolves customer and associate issues
Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring & training, planning, assigning and directing work; measuring and evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provide a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by identifying and evaluating customers' needs, making product recommendations based off of this analysis, promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!