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Retail Store Manager - King of Prussia
At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.
Opportunity knocks at the Lakeshore Learning Store. Are you ready?
You don’t need a background in education, but a desire to learn is essential! As one of our store managers, you get to develop a first-class team, implement plans to maximize store sales, and provide our customers with an unforgettable retail experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that demands operational expertise. Sound challenging? It is. But with success comes reward.
Providing great customer service isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of who we are.
Our energetic and friendly approach to exceeding each customer’s expectations is a hallmark of over 50 Lakeshore Learning Stores nationwide. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit.
Lakeshore Learning Store managers have a knack for leading by example.
In fact, this is the glue that holds our successful retail team together. No job is too small to tackle…and no team success is too small to celebrate.
Responsibilities
Building Talent
Source, recruit, hire and support onboarding of an engaged, sales-driven team, and ensure efficiency during the training process
Provide ongoing coaching and development/growth opportunities for existing staff and build career paths
Conduct annual personnel performance appraisals, providing clear and actionable feedback to help staff improve
Develop business strategies to expand our customer base, increase store traffic and optimize profitability
Manage employee relations and drive workplace engagement and motivation within the store
Building Service Standards
Oversee and manage the retail store’s outreach programs and initiatives while engaging with your Retail Sales partners and the local community to raise awareness and foster relationships that support Lakeshore’s goals
Drive Lakeshore’s customer service standards (i.e. SERVE) through consistent measurement of store performance and customer feedback with the team
Seek and communicate customer feedback from the store team regarding school and home use of products
Handle complex customer service issues and escalations
Building Revenue and Operational Excellence
Efficiently maximize store sales and profitability while managing controllable expenses
Undertake financial-planning tasks, including managing the store budget (P&L) and prepare detailed reports on buying trends, customer needs, profit margins to present reports to company leadership
Optimize store layout and product placement for maximum sales
Ensure company expectations regarding retail policies and procedures, including store cleanliness and safety standards
Oversee development and approval of employee scheduling to ensure optimal staffing
Essential Skills and Attributes
Passion for providing excellent customer service
Positive and proactive approach to management and working as a team
Excellent communication and training skills
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Ability to demonstrate company standards and reinforce them with the entire team
Strong desire to recognize and reward achievements—big and small
Capacity to give regular and clear feedback to team
Ability to provide and receive constructive criticism
Capacity to multitask in order to meet simultaneous demands
Requirements
3–5 years retail management experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
Knowledge of retail POS systems
Preferred experience with customer outreach and driving customer loyalty through brand awareness initiatives
Benefits Package – Your investment in us deserves a benefits package to match!
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical/dental plan
401(k) retirement plan
Generous employee discount
Quarterly bonus program
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit, and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.
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