Store Team Leader - Retail Merchandising
Company: L. L. Bean, Inc.
Location: Danbury
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated
to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us.
Because on the inside were all outsiders. And if its outside, were
all in. Our Danbury Retail Store is looking for a Store Team Leader
to join the organization supporting store Merchandising.This
important position d rives business results, directs team talent,
supports the store leadership team, and ensures delivery of the
legendary L.L.Bean customer experience within an outdoor lifestyle
concept retail store. The Store Team Leader also promotes the
company's core values of Outdoor Heritage, Integrity, Service,
Respect, Perseverance, and Safe and Healthy Living to ensure the
integrity of the brand, culture, and mission of L.L.Bean is upheld
at all times. This supervisor will have a specialty in
Merchandising
- This is a support role under the Product area of responsibility
for stores.
- Plans maps and executes floor sets by translating Trail Guide
and floor sets into compelling and inspiring merchandise
presentations
- Analyzes reports and uses business acumen to make smart
decisions to drive sales
- Completes and supports all visual display and windows
execution
- Works closely with Operations Productivity team to plan and
efficiently process floor sets and replenishment
- Executes marketing signage and promotions
- Executes markdowns and merchandise
recoveryResponsibilities:Customer Experience:
- Models and fosters an environment where service is the top
priority. Enthusiastically seeks opportunities to convert every
customer that enters the store continually striving to drive sales
and brand loyalty through great service. Rallies the rep team
towards the same objectives.
- Acts as a Leader on Duty as scheduled to drive conversion and
sales.
- Leverages business reports including Qualtrics, variance
reporting, and merch group sales to analyze trends, understand wins
and identify opportunities. Builds compelling actions to enhance
customer loyalty and improve service metrics through introspective
business analysis and strong acumen skills.
- Executes and implements all recognition programs including
living the legend efforts, in store contests, etc.
- Reviews all forward-looking business events (holidays,
promotional weekends, market trends).
- Develops meaningful activations and selling efforts to drive
even greater sales results.
- Ensures that the sales floor is full, and all sizes are
represented by performing regular size audits.
- Ensures the highest level of fitting room service is occurring
driving conversion and UPT.Training:
- Supports and trains associates, communicating standards and
processes, company policies and procedures
- Has a passion for learning and sharing product knowledge as a
tool to build the sale and increase customer loyalty.
- Delivers GUIDE training for new hires as well as ongoing GUIDE
training efforts for year-round team members in conjunction with
the exempt leader team. Ensures all guides are performing at a high
level and 30-day/ongoing assessments are completed.
- Supports, directs, and develops store champions (buddies) and
experts.
- Facilitates all new hire product training modules for store or
area of responsibility and develops a strategy and execution plan
for delivering all seasonal product training materials.
- Maintains and manages all employee facing communication
including break room messaging, and communication boards. Ensures
start up meeting are occurring, and that content is compelling and
inspiring.Total Store Accountability:
- Aids in the achievement of all financial measures as well as
area specific metrics.
- Key holder as required serving as a potential opener/closer for
the store.
- Prepares & communicates daily task responsibilities to staff.
Leverages knowledge and strengths to foster growth and development
of the team
- Recommends adjustment to staffing levels/schedules to meet work
requirements.
- Address and respond to employee issues/conflicts related to day
to day operations within defined parameters in accordance with
company policies and procedures under direction of supervisor.
- Provides in the moment input, feedback, and coaching. If
performance concerns exist, hands off to store management for
performance management process
- Contributes to Peak planning preparation and readiness.
- Leverages knowledge and strengths to foster growth and
development of the team.
- Expense management ownership ensuring proper use of resources
and adherence to budgetary guidelines with a focus on payroll
management.
- Is an active participant in health and safety by following all
safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or
at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe
manner.
- As assigned:
- Maintains the cash office per policy ensuring proper
signatures, accurate reconciliation, and general organization is
achieved.
- Ensure the service hub is fully stocked, free of clutter, and
operating effectively.
- Accountable for cashier execution and efficiency with a focus
on service delivery.Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee
is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.
Employees are expected to be active participants in health and
safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting
unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and
conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are
also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure
that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.Education Level: 2-Year
Associates DegreeYears of Experience: 2+Skills and Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent with at least 2 plus years of
retail experience in relevant retailer
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Systems knowledge (POS, Word, Excel) and comfort with social
media platforms
- Capability to build strong partnerships and to work
collaboratively to achieve goals
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and a positive
attitude
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication
skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends
and holidays
- Mobility and desire to relocate a plus If you think you would
do great in this role we encourage you to apply, even if you don't
meet 100% of the qualifications. The wage range for this position
is: min $ 19.51 - mid $24.38 - max $29.26 If you care about the
outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what
you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with
programs and perks designed to support your health and financial
goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and
re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it
comes to the outsidewere all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn
more. Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we
come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual
differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves because
the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better. Over a
century ago, company founder Leon Leonwood Bean set out to make a
boot to keep hunters feet warm and dry. Today, we continue to
follow the trail he blazed, adding new paths to help more people
discover the outdoors, whether its the thrill of sea kayaking, the
quiet of early morning fishing or the vigor of a challenging climb.
Of course, we remain true to L.L.s core values, and are committed
to quality, service, and putting the outside, inside everything we
make. So join us, adventure awaits Being outside brings out the
best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At
L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our
co-workers to be themselves because the uniqueness of each
individual makes L.L.Bean better.
Keywords: L. L. Bean, Inc., Danbury , Store Team Leader - Retail Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism , Danbury, Connecticut
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