
Department Manager
The Paper Store
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Sarasota • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- The Department Manager reports directly to the Store Team Leader
- Act as a TPS Champion by modeling the G.U.E.S.T. service approach
- Greet and welcome every customer warmly and with enthusiasm
- Understand customer needs by asking open-ended questions
- Explain product features and benefits in relation to the customers’ needs by providing in-depth product knowledge
- Suggest additional items to build onto sales by utilizing effective selling techniques
- Thank the customer sincerely and invite them to return and shop with us again
- Be a TPS Brand Ambassador
- Build customer loyalty by being friendly, attentive and respectful of customers
- Inspire and motivate the team daily by delivering positive feedback
- Continually train and coach associates on merchandising/operational tasks, company expectations, and GUEST service standards
- Perform management functions as expected
- Complete all tasks/direction as directed by the Store Team Leader, Merchandiser or District Manager
Requirements
- Previous experience in specialty retail is preferred
- Demonstrate an ability to multi task while being attentive to customers
- Ability to adapt to and lead change
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office and POS Systems
- Ability to be mobile on the sales floor and/or stock room for extended periods of time
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work well, and be a leader, in a team environment
- Possess the resourcefulness and initiative to problem solve, operate strategically, and act as a team builder
- Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 50 lbs., while utilizing appropriate safety techniques
- Willingness to travel to new store openings, store remodels, etc.
Benefits
- Professional attire, demeanor, appearance and compliance to company dress code required
- Demonstrate a commitment to training and development utilizing all training resources available
- Demonstrate initiative to cross train in all departments to support bench strength in department leadership
- Lead and execute completion of company directives within appropriate time frames
- Maintain awareness of all current promotions and process them correctly at the POS
- Ensure all marketing and promotion signage is up to date and placed correctly
- Assist the Store Team Leader with executing strategies to drive sales and customer loyalty through: Effective Sales and Service Leader behaviors, The Hallmark Crown Rewards Program, TPS customer capture, and store events
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Microsoft OfficePOS Systems
Soft skills
customer servicemulti-taskingadaptabilityleadershipteam buildingproblem solvingresourcefulnessattention to detailcommunicationmotivation