Associate Director of Retail

Description

Job Summary: The Associate Director of Retail responsibilities are to Provide leadership and supervision to store and donated goods personnel to create a culture based around accountability, high performance, and results, while still operating within HGI guidelines and policy.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain sustainable revenue growth through the successful operation of some or all retail areas including retail stores, E-commerce, outlets, and any ancillary retail endeavors.
• Work closely with Director of Retail, Store Managers, the Fleet Operations Manager, HR Generalists, and Processing Supervisors in a cross-functional approach to reach goals.
• Ensure managers have proper staffing levels in place by supplying assistance with corrective counseling, retention, applicant selection, and staff development.
• Actively develop the leadership skills of Store Managers
• Articulate and model an unwavering, values-based leadership point of view.
• Provide clear communication to all management team members with regard to standards, operational functions and expectations for performance.
• Focus on creating retail store environments that portray an upscale retail experience that is welcoming and accessible to shoppers.
• Review best practices with management and staff to create efficient, fast paced product flow that pushes the best product to the floor.
• Spend individual time with store managers and be their first point of contact in dealing with challenges.
• Identify underperforming retail locations and proactively undertake corrective measures in the form of training, staffing, and examination of product flow.
• Monitor expenses of all retail locations and identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of retail work experience required with increasing responsibilities.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass pre-screenings such as background or drug screenings.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to fifty (50) lbs., with or without assistance.

Salary : $54,000 - $58,000