Retail General Manager (Springfield)

Company: Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

Retail General Manager SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI At Weekends Only, our mission is to save customers money and time, and that experience begins with our people! We accomplish this by sticking to our core, People-Centric values: Citizenship, Honesty, Collaboration, Learning & Growth, Efficiency, Safety and, of course, having fun along the way! If this sounds like an environment that you would like to be a part of, we would love to have you! Job Description Our General Managers set the tone for store performance, culture, goals and expectations, all performers in this role are expected to be able to learn and embrace these principles as well. Store revenue and budget allocation are coordinated through the GM, as is communication and adherence to company policy throughout the location. The position will continuously evaluate overall store and department performance and initiate innovative solutions to avoid or correct shortfalls. The hiring of new employees (both management and associate level) and development of current workers is tasked to the General Manager to act upon. An Ideal Candidate Would Possess: At least five (5) years proven leadership experience in a retail environment A Bachelors Degree highly desired; Associates degree or equivalent work experience acceptable Proven ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve sales objectives Curious and charismatic presence, who can motivate results through others, effective relationship building, develop talent and manage change Ability to guide and relate to a diverse set of employees, with an inclusive mindset An unwavering professional, who is capable of meeting a variety of challenges with a positive outlook Problem solving and analytical ability Knowledge of Gross Margins and previous accountability for P&L Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience in interaction with Human Resources and oversight of HR initiatives in-store Basic Computer Skills including Outlook and Excel Experience in major warehouse operations and inventory control Working knowledge of Loss Prevention practices Our People-Centric Culture We know that our business is not solely defined by the product that we sell. We sell furniture, but the core of our business is people. There are many perks to being a member of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package, along with two weeks paid vacation. Our 401(k) plan is immediately fully vested and has a 100% employer match up to 3%. We have offered affordable health, vision and dental benefits, along with options for life and disability options as well. Tuition reimbursement for education with no limitations on fields of study for full-time employees. We believe that by embracing a truly People-Centric culture, we recognize that our success as a business cannot be measured just in dollars and cents, but in fostering meaningful relationships that value the lives of the people at the heart of what we do and how we serve. Does this sound like you? If so, Weekends Only could be your next home away from home. We are passionate about providing great merchandise at an unparalleled value for our customers, while also giving back to our communities and creating an inclusive workplace environment. No matter your previous experience or expertise, we can assist you in improving self while you help us to be better Weekends Only brand! So.... are you our next Weekender? Weekends Only is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEOE) PandoLogic. Keywords: General Manager, Location: Springfield, MO - 65806

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