The role:
The Sales Lead at SeaVees is responsible to help the Regional Retail Operations Manager lead the retail sales team by forging connections with customers while communicating the SeaVees brand story and values through insightful product knowledge. This role is accountable for performing daily operations, achieving store sales goals, acting as a leader to the store team, helping with store events, and assist with visual standards. They also assist with the responsibilities and duties of the Regional Retail Operations Manager as needed.
Responsible for:
Creating an unforgettable customer experience, leading the business, and ensuring high operational standards are upheld.
Works with the sales team to ensure each customer receives the best experience possible.
Takes ownership of the sales floor and sales team to ensure customer experience is the first priority.
Prepare the fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide honest knowledgeable feedback to customers regarding merchandise style and fit.
Forge lasting relationships with customers by engaging with them about product details, new product and replenishment and invite them to upcoming events.
Be knowledgeable on what’s new and what’s selling well and shares with both the customer and team.
Leads the team on the day-to-day operations of the store when the Regional Retail Operations Manager is not in.
Motivates the sales team and achieves sales goals in a team-based commission environment.
Seek new product knowledge in the broader fashion landscape specifically to serve as an expert for the customer.
Leads the team in the completion of projects while keeping the focus on customer experience.
Communicating inventory needs to support the business goal.
Assists the Store team in the processing of all shipments of product, as well as inventory management.
Works with retail team on daily maintenance, sales strategy, community and team management to ensure the business runs smoothly and successfully.
Utilizes the utmost responsibility, attention to protocol and safety standards in closing/opening the store daily.
Completes weekly manual restock and sends report to inventory management.
Completes weekly cycle counts, or as often as needed.
Assists in processing weekly shipments.
Ensures all store supplies are stocked and communicates needs on a monthly basis.
Processes all online returns and defective products as needed and ships to the warehouse.
Ensures all restock and destock is handled on a daily basis.
Assists in keeping the backroom clean and bins organized.
Manages the mannequin refresh and checking one offs.
Ensures all merchandising standards are happening on the floor.
Uphold the company dress code for yourself and store associates.
Assisting in the training of all staff to ensure that they maintain a high level of product knowledge.
Participate in store events.
The must haves:
Available morning and/or evening, work 8 hour shifts, 5 days/week, available at least 1 weekend day.
Must be a leader in punctuality and attendance, adhering to scheduled shifts.
Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
A customer service expert, creates experiences and develops relationships with customers, embraces the social aspect of sales and the ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, quickly learning new procedures and processes.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback.
Customer-obsessed with a strong floor presence and a passion for footwear.
Alignment with SeaVees mission and team values, including a growth mindset, general scrappiness, and an adventurous spirit.
Detail-oriented with excellent written, oral, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate strategies, goals, guidelines, and feedback across multiple departments.
Strong leadership skills and ability to coach, motivate and inspire our store team(s).
Thrives working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong merchandising skills with the ability to translate our online commerce to a store setting.
Some experience with retail POS/inventory control systems, experience with Shopify and Microsoft Office is a plus.
Maintain positive team morale.
Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure while meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
Frequently required to use hand to find, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Needs to be:
Ability to learn and apply new knowledge to various situations.
Ability to translate policy and procedure within the team.
Strong communication, planning and organization skills.
Operate flexibly in a fast moving and demanding environment where strong team player attributes are essential.
Proactive problem solver with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Commercially focused with strong selling skills, delivered through excellent customer service.
Perks of Working at SeaVees:
Being a part of a positive and enthusiastic environment
Supportive Management team
Opportunity for growth
Free shoes
This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.