Imagelinks West Africa is a pioneer in technology that touches millions of lives every day. A step ahead of technology – our products are made to save, support, and sustain lives.
We conceive their molds well ahead of the trends in consumer lifestyles. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
- Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
- Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios
- Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
- Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
- Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
- Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Respond to customer complaints and comments
- Organize special promotions, displays and events
- Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
- Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues
- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing
- Initiate changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market
- Promote the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in general
- Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers
- Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
- Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions
- Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
- Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories
- Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends
- Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue
- Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent
- Work with vendors and manufacturers to bring in effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows
- Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
- Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control
- Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
- Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning
- Deal with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development
- Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
Requirements
- Minimum of B.Sc Degree with Minimum of 4 years post NYSC Working experience.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the “Job title” as subject of the email
Application Deadline: 20th May, 2020
source: https://jobcenternigeria.com/imagelinks-west-africa-job-vacancy-apply-now/