Education/Experience Required:
- Passion for product, brands, fashion and trends
- Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred
- Effective written, verbal and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Proven ability to drive sales results in a high sales volume environment
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to interpret all policies and procedures to resolve customer and associate issues
- Willingness to travel periodically to attend meetings/workshops (overnight may be necessary)
- Proficient in math and possesses strong computer skills
- Minimum five years retail experience required, with a proven ability to drive sales results
- Minimum of two years of retail management experience required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- The associate must frequently sit/stand for long periods of time and climb ladders as needed.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach, twist or squat.
- Ability to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom and office areas.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
- Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, flexibility with work schedule (able to work weekends, nights, peak holiday periods) is required.
Other Considerations:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.