Louisville
At Lids, our Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key results, creating a fun and inclusive environment for their team, and delivering exceptional customer service by offering their expertise on Lids' products and services. General Position Summary: • Manage the store's hiring strategy, including planning needs, recruitment strategy, projected turnover, and leaves of absence., • Assist the market's Authorized Trainer in coordinating onboarding to acclimate new team members to Lids., • Engage team members by creating a fun and productive environment, including helping them understand how their work supports company objectives and the success of the store and Lids overall., • Perform people-related actions to update team member information, including approving time off requests, approving shift swaps, updating availability, timecards, qualifications and other employee records as needed., • Lead and monitor the store's ongoing training strategy, including training for non-Keyholders, process changes, promotions or job changes, and new programs or initiatives., • Address all employee concerns or issues, including knowing when to partner with internal support (e.g. Help Desk, HR, DSM, RD, etc.) to take appropriate action., • Drive team engagement by ensuring team members are provided recognition and continuous check-ins, including performance management and documentation when relevant, to support and reinforce career and personal growth., • Lead and execute Selling 101 strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), sales target and deliver exceptional customer service., • Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations, urgent requests, and resolve to "make it right" for customers., • Manage and direct in-store team members to ensure optimal customer service that values customers' time and supports overall store operations., • Ensure every customer is offered the opportunity to participate in Lids' membership programs or special offers when live in-store through employee education., • Manage team's compliance within the scheduling and payroll process to align with policies, procedures, budgets, and applicable law., • Plan, prepare, and manage the schedule by considering team members' qualifications, availability, and performance to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of operations., • Manage business disruptions and provide operational continuity (e.g. store closures, employee absenteeism, schedule / wages, operating hours impact, etc.), • Execute operations-focused company-level directives, promotions, and initiatives (e.g. from Lids HQ)., • Maintain store technology and equipment MPOS, Lids Custom, etc. by conducting daily audits, verifying continued functionality, facilitating updates and maintenance as instructed, or ordering repair as needed., • Maintain store facilities, supplies, and services by executing service requests, assessing maintenance or repair needs, placing repair work orders, or replenishing store supplies., • Effectively manage cash, including accurate opening and closing of the till, using counterfeit protection practices, and consistent bank drops., • Effectively prepare store for inventory audits and support in performing them as needed to confirm inventory accuracy., • Drive overall store product strategy, including supervision and oversight of receiving, processing, merchandising, and exiting through purchase or transfer., • Strategically organize the backroom to maximize efficiency, including arranging product / supplies to optimize space and productivity., • Ensure integrity of product held to vendor-specific regulations, including custom embroidery limitations, purchase amount limitations, or special release dates., • Lead execution of weekly markdowns and markups as needed to ensure proper pricing., • Monitor and manage sell-through by monitoring product levels and ensuring inventory accuracy., • Manage any transfers or ship-backs (e.g. process damages) according to company standards., • Execute optimal layout and visual merchandising (VM) or product presentation strategy, including managing window activations, hardware flips, mannequin flips, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes., • Maintain the look and feel of the store through day-to-day VM and store actions (e.g. ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, or minor VM changes.), • A two year post-secondary education and one-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss., • Proven supervisory skills, with capacity to deliver training material and assess retention., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability and willingness to travel overnight for training and/or business meetings. The hourly range for this position is $1,354.08 - $5,890.50, which represents base pay only. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, scheduled hours, and experience, among other factors. A monthly store performance bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package depending on the employee's role and organizational level. In addition to base and bonus compensation, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), and additional benefits such as pet insurance, family accidental and critical care benefits, and more. A cell phone stipend may be provided in certain geographical areas as required by law. Employment Requirements: Candidates must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the role and must be able to meet all applicable employment standards. Being legally authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment for this position. Current or future employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Notice to Applicants: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to, or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information we collect include your name, email address, mailing address, other contact information, employment history, and educational history. We collect and use this information for human resources and business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating candidates for employment or future contract opportunities, and maintaining recruiting and hiring records. Additional information collected may include government-issued identification numbers, work authorization, emergency contact information, and other employment-related information. Need Accessibility Assistance? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application may email . A member of our Talent team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. This email address is only for individuals seeking reasonable accommodation when applying for a career at Lids. Req ID: 27826
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