Department Manager

Job summary
REI Co-op seeks a Store Department Manager (SDM)Coach and motivate sales teamsManage retail staff and deliver on REI business goals
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate responsibilities to team• Handle training, coaching, recognition, and performance management• Direct the execution of core standards and overall visual direction• Drive sales through maximizing selling behaviors• Make business adaptations to increase sales and service• Communicate key company strategies and changes to teams• Recruit and develop diverse talent• Inspire a customer-centric culture through recognition and rewards• Develop top performers and evaluate performance• Build teams through effective employee development, involvement, and communication
Requirements
• 3+ years of successful retail management experience (preferred)• Enjoys communicating and building relationships• Open to feedback and other viewpoints• Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems• Produces quality work by setting effective goals and establishing priorities• Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines and keep others informed• Engages and influences others to accomplish organizational goals
Key Skills Needed
• Communication and relationship building• Openness to feedback• Problem-solving• Goal-setting and prioritization• Organizational and time management• Team engagement and influence
Benefits
• Generous employee discount• Access to health benefits• Retirement savings plan• Accrued time off