Retail Manager

Job Description

Chickadees in Houghton has begun the search for a new Retail Manager. Our current Manager has been with us for over 14 years and is leaving us for the best of reasons. The transition to a new Manager will take place over the next several months to provide for proper training.

If you like Chickadees, you will love working here. The owners want an enthusiastic person who loves the retail business like they do. Retail experience is a plus but extraordinary friendliness, creativity, and commitment to getting the job done mean even more. The right person can be taught the retail process. The owners are looking for the person who enjoys shopping (especially at Chickadees) and wants to work in a fast paced ever-changing environment. The job involves all aspects of running the store except payroll, deposits and paying bills. If you have the work ethic required to run a store and great references from past work, we would like to discuss the range of possibilities for becoming our next manager.

Requirements:

· Must love Chickadees’ merchandise and vibe

· Outgoing friendly disposition with excellent communication skills

· Ability to work with and motivate a small staff of part-time employees.

· Creative energy and imagination

· Enjoy having fun while working

· Creative flair and fashion sense for merchandise selection, retail displays and

overall store appearance.

· Understands how to use social media

· Good computer skills

· Able to multi-task while maintaining a happy face.

· Detail oriented.

· Flexible availability including weekends and holidays as needed.

The Manager will be involved with the constant review of new merchandise sources and products. The Manager will eventually be responsible for reordering merchandise and processing the receipt of orders. The Manager will be expected to accompany the Owners on at least one buying trade show a year which is usually in January. The Manager is involved in all aspects of marketing including events such as the Fall Fashion Show, In Store Tastings, and special merchandise promotions.

Responsibilities

· Oversee daily retail operations including merchandise order processing

· Ensure that every customer is greeted and provided outstanding service.

· Manage and train staff as well as creating monthly work schedules.

· Work with merchandise vendors to place orders and deal with complications.

· Create engaging visual displays to enhance the shopping experience and

promote products.

· Foster a customer-centric environment by actively responding to customer

inquiries and concerns.

· Coordinate with Marquette Chickadees on merchandise needs and supplies.

Benefits

· Excellent salary with significant bonuses

· Generous employee discount on store products

· Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

This is an outstanding opportunity for the person who enjoys face-paced and dynamic environment. We have wonderful customers and fun products that are constantly changing. We are looking for someone who we can teach and trust to build Chickadees for many more years.

Full-time