Supervisor (Pt) - Original Penguin

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Original Penguin is an American clothing line with roots in the 1950s and 60s, the brand specializes in clothing, footwear, and eyewear. Original Penguin embodies a mix of iconic American Sportswear with modern-minded style into a diverse range of products for a full lifestyle brand. Made for originals, by originals.

SUMMARY:

The Supervisor Key Holder is a support role in running our retail stores efficiently. The Supervisor Key Holder supports the Store Manager in all operations and sales management functions. The Supervisor Key Holder ensures the sales team meets its goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction. They support the Store Manager to ensure the store is replenished, marketing and promotional changes are executed to company directives in addition to supporting training sales associates.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Customer Experience 

•  Ability to  function as a role model at all times, ensuring that customers remain the top priority; ability to respond to all customer needs.
• Achieves excellent scores on secret shopper reports.
• Ensure the store is visually distinctive and appearance impeccably maintained.
• Demonstrates awareness of store sales plans and results.
• Demonstrates awareness of individual contribution to business results.

• Promotes merchandise and demonstrates product knowledge to customers and assists them with any requests.
• Shares vision and plans execution of store strategy in alignment with corporate and district initiatives.
• Understands reports, analysis of business trends and inventory opportunities.

Operational Responsibilities

• Prioritizes workflow through successful planning and time management.
• Supports appropriate staffing levels based on business trends and payroll guidelines.
• Understands and complies with all company policies, procedures and operations.
• Supports the Store Manager  on meeting the expectations for the  maintenance and the physical appearance and cleanliness of the store.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Communicates all loss prevention occurrences to the Store Manager, District Manager and Loss Prevention Manager.
• Supports  the supervision and motivates staff members.

 Visual, Brand And Product Management 

• Participates and supports execution of all pricing strategies to achieve gross margin.
• Supports the execution of merchandise set up according to visual guidelines.
• Communicates store inventory opportunities to the Store Manager.
• Supports  replenishment of merchandise on the selling floor as needed.

 People Responsibilities

• Adheres to Human Resources standards following general practices.
• Holds teams accountable for achieving results and communicates with Store Managers opportunities.
• Manages conflict 
• Empowers and involves the team in the decision making process while guiding the process.
• Receptive to feedback and fosters dialogue around solutions.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Energetic and positive attitude
• 1-2 years of retail experience
• Flexible availability; reliable transportation
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Customer service-oriented. (outgoing, friendly, and personable with a positive attitude
• Must be able to move and/or lift to 25 pounds
• High school degree

BENEFITS:

• Employee discount
• Accumulated personal/sick time off
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly sales incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Holiday Pay