Reporting to the General Manager, the Market Department Head is responsible for ensuring The Market reaches sales goals, maintains adequate staffing, and practices exemplary customer service. The Market Department Head will supervise day-to-day activity in a rapidly growing sales department. They will also be responsible for purchasing quality merchandise for the department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day flow of the department
• Organize and oversee scheduling within the department
• Maintain positive relationships with employees and customer base while setting the example of customer service
• Operate a point-of-sale cash register to process sales and returns
• Purchase new merchandise based on the needs of the department
• Receive new merchandise and display in an attractive and easy-to-shop manner
• Price items at a profit while also moving inventory to sell
• Manage vendor relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with customers and employees
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Able to work independently and also be a team player
• Flexibility in all areas, including but not limited to: work schedule, duties and responsibilities, extreme weather conditions, etc.
• Able to count money and make change, having a good knowledge of basic mathematics
• Able to type alphanumeric characters accurately
• Have knowledge of market trends and know when seasonal merchandise needs to be put on the sales floor
• Able to manage a spending budget

Education & Experience Requirements

• At least one year of management experience
• At least two years of retail experience
• Excellent computer skills
• Previous experience with point-of-sale systems
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, pull, push at least 50 lbs
• Able to stand for an extended period of time