Store Manager

Description

Location:

Bargains In A Box - Store 8

3043 Belvidere Road

Waukegan, IL 60085 

Bargains In a Box is looking for a Co-Store Manager to support the Store Manager and focus on implementing new standard operations process (SOP). The right candidate will possess a keen eye for coordinating and evaluating the merchandising, manage employees, and control store expense for our retail discount stores. Success depends on your ability to work as team member, be a leader, and properly hire, train, and motivate the team in our fast-paced, challenging and compelling environment.

At Bargains In a Box, no single day is the same. We carry thousands of discount brand name items for a short period of time. Since our products are limited and ridiculously low priced, we provide our customers the thrill of the find. We offer exciting surprises that make the everyday a little more fun. Same goes by working here… Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. 

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for Merchandising, Operations, Customer Service and Human Resources within a high-volume store location

• Develop creative plans to increase store goals as related to sales, profitability and expenses through implementing systems and processes

• Manage store expense control and payroll to optimize business

• Focus staff on Loss Prevention priorities

• Ensure every customer has a positive shopping experience

• Recruit, train, develop and manage a large team of Associates and Assistant Managers

• Provide individualized development for our disability inclusion (DI) participants.

• Work with District Manager (DM) to recruit, network, and develop our diverse talent of our awesome store sales associates. 

• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills with all levels of employees.

• Recruit, network, and develop our diverse talent of our awesome store sales associates

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as a team player and be able to take the lead role when SM is not present

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• Three to five years' retail leadership experience as a Store Manager

• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a large team

• 2-3 years of experience in customer service

Preferred:

• 3 years of experience of retail management

• Associates degree

Work Environment: Able to manage store operations with constant changes. 

Work Hours: Sunday – 9 AM to 7 PM; Monday to Saturday – 8 AM to 9 PM. Management is required to work 2 weekends per month, and 45 hours p/week. 

Physical and Mental Demands: Medium to heavy lifting, with occasional exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently. On an infrequent basis the employee lifts up to 70 pounds of bulk product with assistance. This may not occur on a daily basis. This job also requires constant standing and walking. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols; know product loads and spatial relations to effectively and safely stage products for loading.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: DOE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Bazaar Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.