Description :
Assistant Store Manager - Hunting/Archery
Gander Mountain is a leading specialty retailer that serves the needs of outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts, with a particular focus on hunting, fishing and camping. Our stores offer broad and deep assortments of competitively priced outdoor equipment, accessories, apparel and footwear, combined with expert services and a unique store environment.
By the end of 2007, the company had 115 Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 23 states. The Gander Mountain brand was founded in Wilmot, Wisconsin, in 1960 originally as a catalog operation which over time was augmented with retail stores.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Store Manager-Hunting/Archery supports the store manager in all aspects of store merchandising and operations including selling, leadership of department leads and product specialists, customer relations, stock, visual merchandising, asset protection and training.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assist in leading the store in the absence of and along side the Store Manager
Recruit, hire, train and develop exempt and non-exempt associates ensuring excellent customer service, operational effectiveness, high levels of product knowledge and an understanding of asset protection
Ensure prompt, efficient and courteous customer service while maintaining a clean, customer friendly store environment
Review operational reports and records to ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures
Oversee performance of Department leads, Product Specialists and all associates with established Company policies and standards, such as safekeeping of Company funds and property, personnel practices, security, sales and record-keeping procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years prior retail management experience, preferably in a “big box” format.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field and/or equivalent experience.
Proven ability to lead and develop solid teams, manage process, and build relationships and influence decisions.
Outstanding oral and written communication, interpersonal, persuasive, leadership and negotiation skills are required to interact with all levels of the store team.
Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to change with ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
Apply online at: https://jobs-gandermountain.icims.com/gandermountain_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=8446&mode=view
Gander Mountain is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
