Full-time Store Manager - Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
About The Position
Be a part of something remarkable as a full-time Store Manager at Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC! America’s National Parks is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), operating stores at over 175 national park sites. But we’re more than a retailer. Our purpose is to educate the public about the history, landscapes, and cultures that have shaped America. We do this through the products we make and the experiences we create for our visitors. We also support the parks through our aid to the parks program. Since we started in 1947, we’ve provided more than $180 million in aid to the NPS from our retail sales.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years’ experience in retail management required!
- Computer proficiency with applied understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- People with an interest in national parks, history, and nature, and a desire to be part of a rewarding tradition promoting and protecting our public lands.
- People who enjoy learning new things and sharing those learnings with others.
- Someone who can carefully attend to details, take pride in maintaining an appealing retail space, and are delighted when a visitor leaves with a smile.
- A person that embodies our core values with an eagerness to live them out each day.
Responsibilities
- Restock the sales floor while following visual merchandising guidelines and help create visual displays. This includes lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds to a shelf height of 5 feet and may require standing for long periods of time to include bending, squatting, and reaching
- Results driven and able to achieve sales and profitability goals; assist visitors with product selection and offer complementary products
- Navigate complex topics with sensitivity and respect
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and maintain prompt and regular attendance
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team through a shared mission and goals
- May open and close the store independently
- Required to work one weekend day a week, or a full weekend every other week.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, LTD and Aflac supplemental insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid time off
- Bonus Program based on organizational performance
- Competitive salary and benefits
- 25% discount on purchases at more than 150 Eastern National facilities
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A positive and supportive work environment
- The chance to make a difference in the world
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
