Sears Outlet Store Manager

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools and lawn and garden equipment. We operate through two segments - the Sears Hometown and Hardware segment and the Sears Outlet segment.

Apply online at: www.shos.com and Req ID 1262398

The Store Manager I is responsible for the overall Profit and Loss (P&L) financial performance of the store. This includes merchandise sales, credit and other miscellaneous revenues, expense management, and achievement of planned cost recovery goals. The Store Manager I is also accountable for customer satisfaction, Associate morale and the reverse flow of Home Delivery inventory from the Direct Delivery, Contract Sales, Retail Stores through the receipt of merchandise from the Outlet Redistribution Center and Vendor Direct Merchandise Receipts. The Store Manager I ensures that corporate programs and policies are executed in a way that maximizes store cost recovery, through superior customer service and both Associate and asset productivity. The Store Manager ensures that Outlet Store presentation standards are maintained at the highest possible level. The Store Manager I is also a role model within the unit for abiding by and holding others accountable for the Code of Business Conduct and overall business practices. Leads by example with the highest level of integrity.

Education: Bachelor's level degree

Requirements

3-4 years expeirence; Understand merchandise flow from vendor to customer; Overall computer literacy; Strong drive for results; Action oriented, with strong skills in execution; Strong coaching and associate development skills; Courageous leadership skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; Ability to focus on critical issues and activities; Knowledge of retail business and Outlet Store operations; Strong business acumen and financial literacy; Change management skills; Ability to pay attention to detail