Retail Store Manager

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
YOUR MISSION:
Strategically manage and promote sales culture within a Retail Store to achieve or exceed sales, KPIs, and profitability goals to position PUMA as the most desirable sports lifestyle brand in the world
• Directly responsible for ensuring the Store consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short and long term planning, expense control, sales and service
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA's Cornerstones and service standards
• Responsible for recruitment, training, development and succession of high performing, results driven Associates
• Accountable for payroll control and service driven scheduling in order to maintain a highly profitable location while providing the highest levels of service to customers
• Directly responsible for ensuring that all training programs, both Domestic and Global, are fully implemented, functional and results driven within the store
• Analyze customer profiles, buying trends, and competitive information to impact and drive business. Communicate and provide feedback to Area/District Manager
• Implement, manage and monitor Loss Prevention education, training and awareness programs
• Directly responsible for execution and processing of both incoming and outgoing merchandise
• Directly responsible for Loss Prevention compliance within store
• Achieve or exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals; oversee and manage Physical Inventory counts
• Manage and communicate merchandise opportunities to Area or District Manager
• Communicate, manage and execute all Marketing opportunities and events within budget and according to all Policies & Procedures
• Develop and maintain strong communication with local PR and marketing
• Participate in new store openings and/or store closings; travel may be required
• Attend Store Manager Meetings as well as all offsite training and position related meetings as required by Area/District Manager; travel may be required
• Ensure execution and maintenance of all Visual Directives as well as guaranteeing the visual presentation of the Store always meets or exceeds PUMA standards
• Maintain physical condition of Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs in a timely manner
• Required to comply with all operational core competencies and key accountabilities
• Execute all requirements necessary to maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all Store Associates
• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required