Store Manager - Mumbai, Mumbai City, Navi Mumbai, India - Aone HR Services

Description

is one of the fastest growing footwear companies in the United States, focusing on trendy, casual styles aimed primarily at men and women from the ages of 19 to 40.

With 1998 sales at almost $400 million, the company designs and markets more than 900 different styles of shoes, which are sold in major department stores such as Macy's and Nordstrom as well as in 38 of the company's own freestanding boutiques.

Skechers's shoes are produced overseas at factories in China, Mexico, Brazil, and Romania, which allows the company to keep the prices of its designs below those of its competitors, and are designed to appeal to younger, active, fashion-conscious consumers.

Skechers devotes much of its creative energy and revenue to flashy, highly visible ad campaignsa strategy that has helped the company grow within a matter of years to a multimillion dollar business.

• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counselling 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 and maintaining adequate inventories.
• Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends of the market.
• Market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion and display plans; analyzing.
• 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.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers.
• 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.
• 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.