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etail Manager Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) (Portage, Alaska)
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Mile 79 Seward Highway
compensation: 50-52K per year DOE
employment type: full-time
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care.
Retail Manager: Full Time, Year-round. Responsible for the direction of all retail operations and staff, through leadership and management for profitability and growth. Click here to view a complete Job Description. A valid driver’s license is required for all job listings. Please note that candidates will be requested to consent to a background check. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three reference contacts to [email protected]://www.alaskawildlife.org/jobs/
Supervises
Retail and Admissions departments
General Function
Responsible for the direction of all retail operations and staff, through leadership and management for profitability and growth to support the mission of AWCC.
Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)
Ensures effective and clear communication with the Executive Director, Director of Operations, as well as all other AWCC department managers and staff.
Ensures a productive, respectful, and positive work environment. Assists other departments as directed to ensure a team atmosphere.
Manages the Retail Department on the ongoing operations and development of the retail operations based on profit and ROI.
Cross-trains with the Admission Department on daily and monthly reporting and cash handling.
Ensures management of the development of retail operations inclusive of, but not limited to:
a. Gift Shop
b. Online store
Analyzes sales data to ensure appropriate stock levels of retail store products.
Creates annual buying plan recommendations for Executive Director and Board approval.
Works with Executive Director and Board on determining new inventory based on AWCC’s mission.
Manages inventory levels to ensure dated stock is kept to a minimum and overall inventory return is maximized.
Executes annual full inventory count and monthly spot/cycle counts to confirm system inventory level. Proactively addresses issues with loss prevention strategies.
Designs store layout for profitability.
Ensures accounting principles are adhered to and followed for accuracy and accountability.
Ensures all money is accounted for properly.
Responsible for management & development of permanent and seasonal hires.
Participates in marketing efforts in cooperation with the Sales & Marketing Department.
Maintains computer system for security, accuracy, & efficiency.
Assures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
Maintains operations to established budget, keeping expenses to a minimum.
Implements general policies established by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Assists in keeping the retail building and restrooms clean and tidy.
Monitors online sales.
Research improvements to overall operations and cost savings on a regular basis including freight, merchant providers, local artists, computer efficiency, software, and bank fees.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
Ability to work in a team environment to help achieve AWCC’s goals and objectives.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Must possess a positive and respectful attitude.
Excellent customer service skills.
Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail and time management skills.
Highly proficient sales and cash handling skills.
Ability to compromise, listen, learn, understand, and follow instructions and directions.
Knowledge of retail operations, including practices and techniques of inventory control, merchandising, transaction processing and reporting, and retail products.
Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance as needed.
Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to customers those areas of interest to visitors, such as local history, people, culture, geography, etc.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed including weekends.
Proven ability to effectively lead in a fast-paced environment.
Efficient and organized.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Business degree with understanding of retail operations
A minimum of 3 years of retail management experience.
A minimum of 3 years of working with Retail Inventory POS computer system preferred.
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