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The Onboarding Store Manager is responsible for being a leader in the regional market and in an assigned store. This role is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful Store Manager. This role will be asked to travel to multiple stores within the region for training and to provide support. The role will assist the Store Manager (or act as a Store Manager) focusing on long-term health of the business that contributes to REI's Member, Employee, Business, and Impact goals.
Responsibilities :
- Proactively own the learning journey in becoming "ready for role" as a Store Manager.
- Leverage training to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the Store Manager role.
- Partner closely with Store Manager and Regional Director to learn, develop skills, and proficiently execute Store Manager tasks.
- Motivate, lead, and performance manage a team of managers and store staff to deliver REI's Member, Employee, Business, and Impact goals.
- Hold management team accountable to performance expectations and meeting store standards.
- Conduct quarterly review conversations and 1-on-1 meetings with all direct reports for planning, feedback, and development.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and proactively to team to provide clear direction and expectations.
- Establish and maintain rapport both internally within the store and externally with others in the organization.
- Monitor business performance, use trends to identify strengths and opportunities, and coach managers to desired behaviors in areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for store's profitability, financial budgeting, payroll, and operational excellence.
- Advocate for store needs by developing relationships with key headquarters and district support partners.
- Ensure management and store teams implement REI's Standard Operating Procedures.
- Accountable for daily function and condition of store facilities and promptly act on or request repairs as needed.
- Build community relationships that support business and recruiting while also advocating for equitable access to space outside.
Qualifications :
Minimum 3-5 years of successful retail management experienceProven ability to understand and drive store profitability through serviceDynamic leadership skills with the ability to recruit, hire, train, lead, motivate, retain and develop future leadersProven financial acumen to include : budgeting and forecasting sales, gross margin, inventory turns, expense control and net profit.Proficiency in strategic planning and analysis.Creates a welcoming, safe, mutually supportive culture of belonging where people can be themselves and do their best.Pay Range : $82,318.08 - $102,897.60 per year
REI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
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