Area Manager - Merchandising - Merchandise & Games

Overview:

Assist Merchandising Manager with planning, buying, staffing, admin and location set up as assigned

How You'll Make A Difference:

• Assist with the development of department policies and procedures to maintain excellence in service and quality and to ensure proper controls
• Assist with operating location as business demands while coaching staff by sharing information to ensure product knowledge of our associates meets guest expectations
• In conjunction with management team oversee tracking and integrity of product orders, receiving, deliveries/transfers and inventory is maintained
• Ensures proper maintenance and cleaning of grounds, facilities and equipment
• Assist Manager with all aspects of the Resale merchandising/buying process & execution
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays and evenings is essential
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels throughout the season and achieving targeted Cost of Sales as well as targeted closing inventory levels
• Monitor seasonal labour by effectively executing availability, staff schedules and schedule changes as needed
• Oversees seasonal hiring, training and development while ensuring all assigned tasks are executed effectively
• Monitors the department’s financial performance and takes action to meet locations target sales goals
• Coordinate with inter-department partners to ensure all administration assigned is completed and documented appropriately.

We're Looking For:

• Proven ability to problem-solve, work with strict deadlines and work independently
• Post-Secondary education in related field or equivalent experience supervising/merchandising in a multi-faceted retail operation
• Prior experience hiring, training and development of employees
• Computer literate with strong excel skills
• Proven abilities successfully oversee visual merchandising of high volume locations
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with sourcing, buying, budgets, data analysis a definite asset
• Knowledge of internal controls and POS systems an asset
• Proven ability to merchandise locations and assist with all related administration
• Must have strong judgment and be an innovative problem solver