Retail Industrial Manager

About the position

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $16.66 to $33.49 plus commission depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things plus market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security. You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose-built footwear to our stylishly designed stores, you’ll see the difference. From our life-friendly retail schedules to career advancement, you’ll feel the difference. And, when you create remarkable, in-store experiences for customers who build, shape, and protect the world around them -- you’ll make a difference. We’re not just retail. We are Red Wing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall retail operations including recruitment, team development, profitably, managing expenses, accounts receivable, developing new business, store inventory and merchandising.
• Promote and support our high-quality Red Wing brand image through professional selling, building loyalty and long-lasting relationships with our customers.
• Manage inter-store transfers, payment collections, and follow up as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Analyze monthly financial statements (P&L) while adjusting operating expenses to ensure store profitability.
• Manage monthly labor model as defined by monthly labor and sales budgets.
• Uphold RWSC merchandising and brand standards to ensure store presentation requirements are met.
• Manage inventory levels and accuracy by completing style counts, monthly wall counts, product assortment reviews.
• Lead by example by guiding each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit Experience.
• Provide appropriate accessory recommendation, educate customers on the benefits of each.
• Generate Industrial Sales Leads.
• Achieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goals.
• Maintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical, and operating standards through continuous learning.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations.
• Build collaborative relationships between you and key people with whom you’ll work or interact with; field team/business partners.
• Manage store staff through consistent implementation retail initiatives, policies/procedures, goal setting and performance management.
• Foster an environment of continuous education and development while supporting company driven training initiatives and participation in learning activities.
• Recruit, develop, and train store associates to achieve operational and sales objectives as well as adhere to policies and guidelines.
• Create an environment of inclusivity, positive employee morale, as well as safe working conditions amongst peers.
• Support your Region Operations Manager in daily operations throughout the region.
• Act as a back-up driver to the Mobile Sales Representative (MSR) to assist on truck runs, fittings, and onsite service as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years managerial experience.
• Results oriented.
• Effective Written/Verbal Communication.
• Knowledge and comfort with technology and Microsoft Office programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organization structure.
• Profit and loss knowledge.
• Naturally curious, has passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growth.
• Problem solving.
• Retail Footwear experience.
• Specialty Retail experience.
• Employee development experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee discounts.
• Free EAP services.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Well-being coaching.