Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Chickadees in Houghton is searching for a new Retail Manager. Our current Manager has been with us for over 14 years and is leaving for us for the best of reasons. The transition to a new Manager will begin within 30 days of hiring.
If you like Chickadees, you will love working here. The owners want an enthusiastic person who loves the retail business like they do. Retail experience is a plus but extraordinary friendliness, creativity, and commitment to getting the job done mean even more. The owners are looking for a person who enjoys shopping in a store like Chickadees and wants to work in a fast-paced fun environment. The Retail Managers responsibilities are focused on customer service, merchandise display, order processing, and overall store appearance. They do not include payroll, deposits and paying bills.
The Retail Managers weekly commitment could vary from 25 to 40 hours depending on the time of year, experience, and other staff availability. All possibilities can be considered. Our scheduling flexibility is quite unique. If you have the work ethic required to run a store and great references from past work, we would like to discuss the range of possibilities for becoming our next manager.
Requirements:
Must love Chickadees merchandise and vibe
Outgoing friendly disposition with excellent communication skills
Ability to work with and motivate a small staff of part-time employees.
Creative energy and imagination
Enjoy having fun while working
Creative flair and fashion sense for merchandise selection, retail displays and
overall store appearance.
Good computer skills
Able to multi-task while maintaining a happy face.
Detail oriented.
Flexible availability including weekends and holidays as needed.
The Manager will be involved with the constant review of new merchandise sources and products. The Manager will eventually be responsible for reordering merchandise and all aspects of processing orders. The Manager will accompany the Owners to at least one buying trade show a year in January.
The Manager is involved in all aspects of marketing including events such as the Fall Fashion Show, In Store Tastings, and special merchandise promotions.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily retail operations including merchandise order processing
Ensure that every customer is greeted and provided outstanding service.
Manage and train staff as well as creating monthly work schedules.
Work with merchandise vendors to place orders and deal with complications.
Create engaging visual displays to enhance the shopping experience and
promote products.
Foster a customer-centric environment by actively responding to customer
inquiries and concerns.
Coordinate with Marquette Chickadees on merchandise needs and supplies.
Benefits
Excellent salary with significant bonuses
Generous employee discount on store products
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
This is an outstanding opportunity for the person who enjoys a face-paced and dynamic environment. We have wonderful customers and fun products.
If you have questions that need answers before you would want to officially apply, please state the same in a bare bones application and we will contact you to discuss.
Job Tags
Part time, Flexible hours,