Store Manager Needed - Victoria Island

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NONNIES KIDS ZONE

Job brief

We are looking for a retail store manager to plan and direct the day-to-day operations of a retail shop for children’s clothing, toys, nursery equipment, baby food, shoes and more.

Responsibilities

· Completing store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results

· Maintaining store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees

· Maintaining store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results

· Preparing annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

· Identifying current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements

· Ensuring availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories

· Formulating pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends

· Marketing merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios

· Securing merchandise by implementing security systems and measures

· Protecting employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment

· Maintaining the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements

· Determining marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records

· Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

· Maintaining operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures

· Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

· Maintaining inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers

· Developing a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue

· Providing training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent

· Working with vendors and manufacturers to bring in effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows

· Managing all controllable costs to keep operations profitable

· Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control

· Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales

· Analyzing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning

· Dealing with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development

· Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met

· Responding to customer complaints and comments

· Organizing special promotions, displays and events

· Updating colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues

· Touring the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues

· Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing

· Initiating changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market

· Promoting the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in general

Requirements

· Budgeting

· Accounting and Finance

· Marketing

· Retail Management

· Leadership

· Ability to Motivate Others

· Delegation

· Customer Focus

· Quick Learner

· Multi-Task Skills

· Team Player

· Customer Focus

· Pricing

· Staffing

· Vendor Relationships

· Market Knowledge

· Results Driven

· Strategic Planning

· Management Proficiency

· Client Relationships

· Sales Experience

· Organization

· Verbal and Written Communication

Location – Victoria Island, Lagos.

Salary Range – 80k – 100K

Full Time

To apply, send your CV and Cover letter to application@studenthubng.com or call 08170003285 for more information.

Apply Now