Designer Brands · 1 month ago
DSW Co Manager
Paramus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expDesigner Brands is a company that values inclusion and personal expression through footwear. The DSW Co Manager will elevate the in-store experience, support the Store Manager in strategy development, and ensure a positive customer experience while managing store operations and staff.
Consumer GoodsFashionManufacturingProduct DesignRetailShoes
Responsibilities
Responsible for elevating the in-store experience by modeling, supervising and coaching associate and support leaders on behaviors that achieve store goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Thought partner to the Store Manager in the development and implementation of store strategies
Delivers financial plans to drive KPI performance on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis
Fosters an environment of recognition, reinforcing behaviors that meet the customer and business needs
Responsible for resolving customer and associate feedback with a sense of urgency
Strategically plans and directs the movement of merchandise responding to customer trends
Communicate to the Store Manager and/or Market Leader store specific merchandise inventory recommendations
Responsible for and oversees the execution of sales floor standards, maintenance and operations
Partner with Store Manager to identify top talent and ensure the store is staffed to optimal levels
Leads by example and holds team accountable that all policy and procedures are followed
Oversees all inventory related activities including but not limited to freight receipt, product placement, markdowns, and mark out of stock (MOOS)
Oversees all omni activities in store including but not limited to Charge/Send and Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS)
Utilizes the Store Visit Assessment to identify opportunities. Creates and implements an action plan to course correct in a timely manner
Responsible for all associate timekeeping activities to ensure store labor deliverables are met. This includes scheduling, forecasting, labor add/reductions, payroll management, etc
Builds a diverse team that meets the needs of the customer experience
Partner with Store Manager in resolving associate and leadership relations matters
Participates in the Performance Review process by writing and conducting Leads, Supervisor and Assistant Manager performance reviews
Builds strong networking relationships to effectively recruit top talent for all positions
Creates and implements a development strategy that fosters a culture of advanced learning and career development
In the absence of a Store Manager, the Co-Manager assumes all responsibilities of the store
Co-facilitates store meetings as needed
Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Manager and/or Market Leader
Qualification
Required
Excellent customer service by exhibiting professionalism, a positive mindset, and enthusiasm
Proven ability to develop collaborative working relationships
Proven ability to recruit, onboard, coach, develop, motivate, and drive results through others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to move with tempo and hold team accountable to meet time bound expectations
Proven ability to successfully lead an operationally sound business with little oversight
Must have availability to meet the needs of the business including nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts outside of traditional business hours
Proficient in the use of technology to successfully engage in customer interactions (Register, Register Keyboard, iPhone, Calculator)
Must have the ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing or walking around the store
Lifting, including the ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on a frequent basis
Minimum of 4 years' retail management experience
Minimum high school graduate of equivalent
Preferred
Some college preferred
Company
Designer Brands
Designer Brands is a retail company that designs and produces a variety of footwear and accessories.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0M2022-06-01Angel· $0M
Leadership Team
Doug Howe
Chief Executive Officer
Roger Rawlins
Chief Executive Officer
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