What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Manager position at Centerra Co-op?
Job Title: Retail Manager
Position Objective:
The retail manager will direct and promote Centerra Country Store in a manner that optimizes the cooperative's market share. They are responsible for improving overall efficiency and coordinating store activities within the community and collectively within Centerra.
About us: Centerra Co-op is a challenging environment surrounded by teammates that want the best for our customers. Our work environment includes flexibility of daily tasks, locations and interaction with teammates. Employees are encouraged every day and ask questions to improve the workplace. Our customers drive our business, and we work shoulder to shoulder with them to improve their operation as they define success.
Position Responsibilities:
A successful retail manager will proactively supervise staff while building profitability and sales. In addition, they will maintain the facility, grounds and all equipment and perform other duties as assigned by management. The manager will have a positive attitude, foster an environment of teamwork within the store and promote a favorable image of the cooperative both internally and externally.
- Lead, hire and manage team members and actively support their growth and promotion
- Improve and maintain personal and team training and product knowledge
- Recognize strengths in others and nurture those to develop long-term employees
- Increase profitability through promotions, merchandising and efficiency
- Inventory control including complete and accurate physical counts annually
- Product margin analysis and reporting
- Effective merchandising including rotation of stock, end-caps and store displays
- Coordinate with cooperative marketing personnel to carry out sales, promotions and events
- Maintain interior and exterior of facility including building, grounds and all equipment
Skills:
Excellent communication (verbal and listening) and problem-solving skills. Must have strong attention to detail and the discipline to follow-through.
Centerra supports teammates who are curious, humble and committed.
