FT Customer Experience Manager

Michaels - Concord, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Concord, NC

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

As a Customer Experience Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a customer-centric shopping experience by effectively managing front-end operations and setting clear expectations for your team. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining store recovery standards and ensuring that our Brand Promises are upheld. You will lead omnichannel processes, ensuring that customers receive a seamless experience across all platforms. Your commitment to friendly customer service will be reflected in every interaction, as you guide your team to meet and exceed customer expectations. In this role, you will assist the Store Manager in enforcing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and requirements. You will be responsible for executing Company policies and standards, holding your team accountable for store conditions and results. Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be a critical aspect of your responsibilities, as you manage your team to ensure they meet their individual KPIs as well. You will also plan and lead the execution of in-store events and classes in alignment with Company programs, manage shrink and safety programs, and assist with cash reconciliation and bank deposits. Your involvement in inventory processes, including Return to Vendor (RTV) and Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) activities, will be crucial in maintaining operational efficiency. Additionally, you will assist in onboarding new team members and provide training, observation, and coaching to the customer experience team, ensuring they are equipped to achieve results. As the Manager on Duty (MOD), you will interact with customers and team members in a respectful and positive manner, serving as a role model for others. Your responsibilities will also include acknowledging customers, helping them locate products, and providing effective solutions to their inquiries. You will participate in truck unloading and stocking processes, ensuring that standards are met and completed within budget. In select stores without a Framing Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality custom framing solutions, managing the completion of the framing workload in partnership with the Store Manager. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-centric shopping experience by managing front-end operations and expectations.
• Lead the omnichannel processes to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Maintain store recovery standards to uphold Brand Promises.
• Assist the Store Manager in managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards.
• Hold team members accountable for store conditions and results.
• Achieve KPIs and manage the team to achieve their role KPIs.
• Plan and lead the execution of class and in-store events in accordance with Company programs.
• Manage and execute shrink and safety programs.
• Assist with cash reconciliation and bank deposits.
• Assist with inventory processes including Return to Vendor (RTV) and Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) activities as needed.
• Assist with the onboarding of new Team Members.
• Train, observe, and coach the customer experience team to achieve results.
• Participate in the performance management process and support Talent Development of your team.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).
• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner, promoting commitment to the organization's vision and values.
• Acknowledge customers, help locate products, and provide solutions.
• Participate in truck unloading and stocking processes to ensure standards are followed and completed within budget.
• Cross-train in Custom Framing selling and production.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality custom framing solutions in select stores without a Framing Manager.

Requirements

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the store.
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.
• Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customer service roles.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes.
• Familiarity with cash handling procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee discounts on products and services.