Bob's Stores in Freehold, NJ is excited to be re-opening in the Freehold Raceway Mall. We currently have an opening_ for a Department Level Manager position_. This is a great first level Management opportunity with future growth potential based on success in this role. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, fun environment, like a team focused atmosphere where success is celebrated than we want to hear from you.

Besides a competitive starting salary of 38K and up depending on experience, this position is bonus eligible, with the potential to earn up to an additional $3,800 in annual Sales, Payroll & Inventory Bonuses.

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As a Department Manager, you'll oversee the Apparel Department or possibly our Footwear Department, depending on need. You will be responsible for the effective management of staff while maximizing profitability through excellent customer service. You'll organize, plan and implement floor sets for sales and promotions, maintain standards and oversee the visual aspects of the department. This is the second level of store management and includes opening and closing the store, cashiering and working the front-end to address customer concerns, and acting as the manager on duty. You'll lead by example while enabling a knowledgeable and friendly sales staff to achieve overall sales and operational goals while also coaching, training and developing your staff in order to prepare them for promotional opportunities that arise. Operational success in this position could lead into an assistant manager role.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and sustain Bob’s Stores Culture by embracing and holding all Associates accountable for BOB'S operating principle of “The Customer is Why”
• Lead by example, by providing excellent customer service, holding all Supervisors and Associates accountable for ensuring current Customer service standards are executed.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency around providing all customers with a superior shopping experience.
• Maintain a dynamic merchandising strategy with an emphasis on merchandising presentation, space allocation, sale promotions and floor sets. Oversee visual aspect of store. Guide and direct Supervisors and Associates where appropriate.
• Maintain a neat, orderly sales floor, stock room and office area.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of floor sets for sales promotions.
• Support the front end, cashiering when necessary.
• Assist Store Manager with expense control awareness, including planning and execution to maintain store budgets and ensure profitability.
• Take on additional responsibility as dictated by business.

Skills and Requirements:

This is a full-time, salaried-level role with additional hours as necessary. A varied schedule will require nights, weekends and holidays, with some overnight shifts. Flexible availability required.

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a retail environment
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to suggestively sell and be persuasive
• Strong visual merchandising skills
• Proven team leadership skills
• Experience working with lifestyle and athletic apparel preferred
• Understanding of basic retail math; ability to handle cash accurately
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Bilingual a plus

Bob's Stores & Eastern Mountain Sports, are an equal opportunity employer offering dynamic career opportunities and generous employee discounts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Operations: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location