Retail Store Manager

The retail store manager is responsible for the overall management of a business by ensuring that both the operational and commercial sides run smoothly.

• Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Promotes optimum staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.
• Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers to understand service requirements.
• Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts.
• Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities, determining additional needed sales promotion, and authorizing clearance sales.
• Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans.
• Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
• Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
• Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.
• Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
• Leads operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program procedures.