Seeking a dynamic RETAIL STORE MANAGER who appreciates the outdoor lifestyle and enjoys outfitting customers for great adventures. Join us and create a store atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive, recruit, develop and encourage your team of associates to inspire customers to love the adventure and wonder in nature.
Requirements
- Friendly and inviting personality, ability to build relationships, demonstrate care for customers and co-workers, and create a fun and energetic store vibe
- Ability to engage customers and to suggest product in an authentic and helpful manner
- Confidence in observing and coaching selling opportunities to develop the team
- Strong computer skills; ability to learn and apply business programs and assist others
- Ability to solve problems for customers and associates, handling ambiguity with sound judgment
- Excellent retail business acumen including selling skills, visual presentation, and sales analysis
- Strong background in payroll planning and scheduling
- Maintain a fundamental understanding of core retail metrics and know which levers to pull to drive sales and profitability
- Leverage assets across Orvis’ omnichannel retail platform
- Communicate the Orvis brand and its lifestyle through creative and effective presentations, maintain visual standards, and maximize sell-thru by product placement and signage
- Recruit, develop, train, and coach associates on the company vision and mission, and create a pathway for growth
- Communicate with your team through regular feedback, coaching in-the-moment, positive reinforcement, and acknowledgement
- Reliability and responsibility to open and close the store
- Creativity and visual merchandising skills are a plus
- Specialty retail experience desired
- College degree preferred
- Ability to reach, move, and handle merchandise, reaching high and crouching low, lifting up to 30 pounds, and the stamina to execute floor sets
- Ability to lead the sales floor for extended periods of time
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly workspace by following all safety policies and procedures
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time associates
- Monthly Team Incentive Program
- Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Generous associate discount, and opportunities to earn travel credits in partnership with Orvis Adventures - Travel Division
- Fly Rod loaner program