Retail Manager
Current- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with mentoring store manager.- Pursued every opportunity to learn about the business at all levels and improve team member support.- Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures.- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.- Reviewed established policies and procedures to take on temporary leadership positions, motivate employees and facilitate smooth operations.- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.- Oversaw activities of teams consisting of between ten to forty people completing various store-based tasks including sales and customer service, unloading and storing deliveries in the warehouse, and restocking and merchandising on the floor, disciplining and motivating employees to maximize performance.- Trained personnel in warehouse operational equipment and maintenance, including manual and electric pallet jacks and walkie stackers.- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve customer complaints and related issues.- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.- Set targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.- Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.