Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •4 year degree or equivalent experience
• •Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• •Strong business acumen
• •Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• •Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
• •Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
• •Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
• •Learn and adapt to current technology needs
• •Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• •Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• •Interpret instructions, reports and information
• •Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• •Accurately handle cash register operations
• •Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Desired Qualifications

• •Knowledge of guest service fundamentals
• •Experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team
• •Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
• •Experience setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
• •Ability to manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team member expertise in each area to effectively manage teams in each department
• •Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights that drive business objectives in each specialty department
• •Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders and creating business specific strategies and goals
• •Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
• •Knowledge of Apparel and Accessories, Beauty and Electronics
• •Experience with selling training techniques
• •Experience leading A&A, Beauty and Electronics backroom processes, organization, layout and replenishment of the salesfloor
• •Ability to ensure fitting rooms are used as an extension of the sales floor and are welcoming
• •Ability to plan, lead and follow-up on organizational and operational change
• •Ability to anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends
• •Ability to anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit – both long and short term
• •Ability to develop and coach your team and Team Leaders to elevate their skills and expertise
• •Ability to lead team onboarding, learning and help close product knowledge and skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions
• •Ability to establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
• •Ability to demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
• •Ability to address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
• •Ability to follow all safe and secure training and processes