Area Retail Store Manager

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Area Retail Store Manager The Black Dog Sarasota, FL

The Area Retail Store Manager is responsible for elevating talent and driving results by building brand loyalty, delivering positive customer experiences, and delivering profitable growth. Area Retail Store Managers will exhibit actions and behaviors recognizing key values of professionalism, team player and inspiration. As an Area Retail Store Manager, you must have the ability to travel to our retail store locations in St. Armand's Circle and Waterside Place in Sarasota; balancing travel and in-store management will be critical to your success in this role.

Area Retail Store Manager Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of retail management experience
• Multi-store management experience
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven record of people development and succession planning
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must have proven excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills (Retail POS software and MS Office)
• Ability to travel to stores and participate in corporate meetings
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor and stock room, carry merchandise, unpack boxes, stand and walk for extended periods of time, and to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive salary and benefits, company matched 401k plan, bonus potential, and generous paid time off
• A fun atmosphere with enthusiastic, supportive coworkers
• Generous employee discount and an opportunity to work in an idyllic seaside location

Area Retail Store Manager Job Responsibilities

• Store management of the St. Armand's Circle and Waterside Place retail store locations in Sarasota
• Weekly communications, conference calls, and district reporting distribution to aid in driving sales
• Partner with senior leadership to accomplish goals and personal development
• Conduct pre-scheduled energetic, structured and focused store visits focusing on behaviors to drive results as well as provide feedback to implement positive change during store visits
• Manage store performance and target achievement through the highest level of visual and operational standards, customer service, and allocation management
• Ensure stores are presented and operated to the highest standard reflective of The Black Dog brand
• Identify opportunities in your business, remove obstacles, and offer solutions
• Analyze and understand key business metrics and create action plans to achieve goals
• Manage scheduling, payroll, inventory control and expenses effectively
• Use company tools and reporting effectively to analyze business and set actions

The Company

The Black Dog brand was born out of one sailing Captain's love for the sea, his island home, and of course, his dog. Since 1971, The Black Dog has defined a relaxed, island-inspired lifestyle, rich in nautical tradition. Whether it be through our complete collection of men's, ladies', and kids' sportswear, accessories for your dog, or gifts for the home, we have come to stand for the highest quality. We believe there is no substitute for it.

The Black Dog is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person