Company Overview

pOpshelf’s seeks to provide Fun Finds for Less through a fun and stress-free shopping destination for everyday and special items. We make it easy for customers to affordably treat themselves with most items priced under $5 and a selection of extreme value items priced above $5. pOpshelf stores offer a trendy and rotating selection of seasonal, houseware, home décor, health, beauty, paper and party products, in addition to assorted candy, snacks, games, electronics and additional items. Learn more at www.popshelf.com.

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Plan and lead the activities of all stores within the assigned area of operation, including full profit and loss responsibility, while acting within the scope of company objectives and policies to accomplish goals.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lead district team by ensuring:

• A culture that fosters pOpshelf’s brand.
• Fair administration of human resources policies & practices.
• Exceptional guest service through development of fun and friendly stores.
• Annual sales growth that meets or exceeds company targets through exceptional operations and efficient flow processes.
• All tools are effectively utilized in each store and market resulting in superior visual merchandising presentation, product management and signing/pricing execution.
• Effective planning & execution of company objectives.
• Maximization of performance & productivity through a commitment to sensible store scheduling.
• Total development of human capital through proactive recruitment, selection and education of team members and customers.
• Protection of company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within operational area (i.e., distribution flow improvements, merchandising display efforts, store growth and real estate site selection, recruiting strategy, training and development priorities, employee relations, customer service, systems implementation, etc.).
• Consistent and effective communication of company priorities to store teams.
• Lead teams to train and develop strong visual merchandising presentations and product placements.
• Develop teams to execute large amounts of signing and pricing workload to foster value statements to the guests.
• Utilize technology to train and develop strong communication avenues to keep teams informed of operational tasks.
• Develop teams to ensure consistent execution of pOpshelf expectations to provide exceptionally clean and organized stores for our guests and teams.

• Foster growth and development of team members to create an extraordinary shopping experience for our customers and workplace for our team.
• Ensure inclusive and on-going Company recognition programs are in place that foster a fun and rewarding environment for team members.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task current district needs along with the ability to evolve the pOpshelf brand.
• Foresee potential issues that may arise and provide solutions as the pOpshelf brand is evolving.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Demonstrated results-oriented leadership including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of pOpshelf brand.
• Demonstrated record of achieving performance goals and objectives.
• Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory.
• Demonstrated ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, managing merchandise effectively, and defining and communicating clear expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills including a willingness to consistently provide exceptional customer service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, and the ability to apply good judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in collaboration with team to achieve objectives in a participative management style. 

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• Four years retail management experience with progressively more responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• “Big-box” and Boutique-style retail management and/or equivalent education and experience combination will be considered. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Drives results by identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Works efficiently by planning and organizing work to achieve goals and objectives.
• Focuses on customers by anticipating customer needs, overcoming obstacles, and continually striving to improve customer satisfaction.
• Applies effective analytical skills by integrating complex information, while balancing tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Provides effective leadership by maintaining an environment that promotes teamwork and maximizes individual potential.
• Communicates effectively by providing clear and timely communication and demonstrating effective listening skills.
• Demonstrates adaptability by adjusting to changing business priorities.

Note: This position requires weekly travel in a company-provided vehicle with some overnight stays; a current active driver's license and acceptable driving history is required.

pOpshelf is an equal opportunity employer