
Website Forever 21
Job Description:
The Manager of Operations reports to and supports the General Brand Manager in ensuring the store team delivers top quality customer service and creates an excellent customer experience. The Manager of Operations will help manage Brand Ambassadors, Leads and Assistant Managers in maintaining and driving sales, customer satisfaction, the store’s facilitie.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with talent selection, training, coaching, engagement and retention for all store employees.
- Spends at least 60% of the shift performing Leader on Duty tasks.
- Partners with merchandising leaders to ensure execution of markdowns, signage, and marketing align with merchandise placement.
- Works with the General Brand Manager and other members of management to create processes or programs in the store that will drive sales and bottom-line profitability.
- Trains and develops team members through the Company’s Customer FIRST training model.
- Communicates regularly with the management team regarding all aspects of sales, payroll deliverables, customer feedback and Assistant Manager/Lead/Brand Ambassador performance.
- Owns the daily schedule of employees and the business which can include Kronos, staff schedules and payroll budgeting.
- Aids in educating and providing feedback to store team on the customer first mentality, operational standards, processes and company programs.
- Drives results by creating short-term plans and long-term strategies, processes, and events that reflect a positive and rewarding experience for both the customer and other employees.
- Partners with the General Brand Manager on analyzing data in order to plan and strategize appropriately.
- Actively participates in store walkthroughs with General Brand Manager and district leadership to ensure the consistency and quality of service and operational execution.
- Effectively partners and builds productive working relationships with supervisor, peers, assistant managers, leads, and brand ambassadors.
- Manages hiring goals and payroll planning and forecasting against key targets.
- Ensures service, merchandising, operational standards and Company credit initiatives are met through company-defined practices and processes.
- Reinforces customer service values by coaching Assistant Managers, Leads and Brand Ambassadors.
Job Requirements:
- Must be capable of conducting training workshops to instruct and achieve company standards.
- Must be able to attract, recruit and retain top talent. Must have the skillset to train and develop brand ambassadors.
- Must be able to move around sales floor and stock rooms, work with cleaning chemicals, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must demonstrate a strong customer service mentality.
- Must have excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Must have at least 2 to 3 years of retail experience with prior supervisory or management experience.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including a minimum of 2 closing shifts per week and 2 full weekends per month.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. College degree or relevant technical or vocational training preferred.
- Must be proficient in coaching and training, sales generation, strategic planning, and customer service.
Job Details:
Company: Forever 21
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Madison, WI, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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