POSITION OVERVIEW:
This General Manager will be responsible for recruiting, developing, and training a staff that is dedicated to driving the business; to insure smooth operation of boutique; and to provide a proactive business plan while maintaining peak productivity in all areas.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Meet and/or exceed the sales goals
* Analyze store sales reports to determine the needs of the business and set business strategies
* Track, monitor and communicate business results
* Seek out new ways to increase business
* Support the development of associate's sales techniques to maximize sales
* Coordinate with advertising and public relations to support maximum sales
* Possess an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise
* Maintain a consistent awareness of the competition
* Implement and maintain all merchandising directives and insure execution of effective merchandising strategies
* Build and maintain communication with the buyer
* Insure deliveries are properly processed in a timely manner
* Possess continual thorough knowledge of stock levels
* Monitor inventory to control shrinkage, ticketing, sensors, and proper/organized storage
* Control store expenses and maintain operating budgets continually striving to reduce costs
* Recruit, train and develop staff insuring all management positions are filled in a timely fashion with qualified personnel
* Support, promote and assume responsibility for loss prevention in all areas of risk management, physical security, store cash controls, inventory management, inter-store communication and L/P audits
* Support and promote the Point-of-Sale process in all areas of register procedure, protocol and policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum 7+ years of management experience in a similar high end related field
* Sales background
* Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Lotus Notes
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written
* Able to speak effectively in interpersonal situations
* Strong independent work ethic, excellent time management skills, and organizational abilities
* College degree or equivalent