Store Manager
We are seeking one outstanding retail leader to step into our Store Manager position. This candidate should be a strong salesperson who is highly organized, operationally-minded and dedicated to building and nurturing an all-star sales team through feedback, guidance and one-on-one training. This opportunity is an ideal fit for a candidate that has experience working in retail sales and is looking for a new challenge where their role and their contributions will be essential to the growth of our company.
The Store Manager will work directly in collaboration with Donna & Wayne Gunther, the business owners and founders of Surfing Cowboys, to ensure all store operations are being executed, the sales team is being effectively managed and all business needs of our Malibu location are being met. As Surfing Cowboys continues to expand operations, we are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible candidate that is interested in putting down roots and growing with us as we start an exciting next chapter in the Surfing Cowboys story.
The Store Manager, like our sales associates, should enjoy the art of storytelling and will act as matchmakers- pairing our customers with our unique and wide-ranging product selection in store. They should also feel inspired by the Surfing Cowboys lifestyle and aesthetic, as they are first and foremost, ambassadors of the brand and will be conveying our brand message to customers around the world.
Qualifications
5+ years retail sales, leadership experience a plus
5+ years operations and logistics experience preferred
Interest (or knowledge) of Surf Culture
Interest (or knowledge) of Americana, Mid-century Modern Furniture & Design
Experience selling vintage merchandise
Flexible leader that is willing to work with a beginner’s mindset
Excellent written communication skills
Problem-solver
Self-starter who is extremely detail-oriented and able to multitask
Adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the business
Highly proficient with technology, computers and Instagram
Experience with Lightspeed POS, Shopify and G-Suite preferred
Foreign language skills a plus
Must be able to lift 30 pounds
Must be available to work weekends
A Day in the Life
Leading our sales team to drive business through customer engagement
Ensuring daily store operations are being executed consistently and efficiently
Ensuring e-commerce orders are fulfilled on a daily basis
Creating structure by implementing policy and procedure standards amongst team
Ensuring all customers needs are being met, both in-store and through followup via phone & email
Assisting owners with product orders & maintaining appropriate inventory levels
Interviewing, hiring, training and continual management of sales team
Connecting our customers to our product and being a brand ambassador for Surfing Cowboys
Ensuring the space stays clean and organized.
Tracking, receiving and stocking all new inventory receipts
Creating and updating descriptions of new merchandise in-store, online and in training materials
Maintaining product knowledge of all items and categories in store (care instructions, uses, etc) and ensuring team is kept up-to-date on the same
Interested? Please email resume and cover letter to recruitment@surfingcowboys.com