Retail Store Manager (Portland, ME)

Description

The Retail Store Manager of our Portland Life Is Good store understands and brings to life the company vision, mission, and values, very important to the overall operation of Kitty Hawk Kites. This job maximizes customer and staff satisfaction, and is responsible for helping maintain company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate within KHK Inc. core values, mission, and purpose
• Carefully select and train staff
• Maintain correct amount of staff during various seasons and holidays
• Attend appropriate company functions and/or meetings
• Supervise staff and prepare staffing schedules
• Maintain the store as a clean, safe, and attractive environment
• Prepare various reports, including: opening/closing; payroll; sales documentation; marketing; budget projections
• Supervise merchandising
• Maintain stock levels
• Assure deposits are made daily
• Monitor maintenance needs
• Assist buyers with feedback and current trends
  
  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases this position will be indoors in a climate controlled environment. There are occasions when work outdoors will be necessary, when this happens one can expect to deal with the natural elements. The noise level in this position is moderate.

Physical Requirements

About 1/3 of one's time will be spent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. One-third to two-thirds of one's time will be spent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. About 2/3 of one's time will be spent using one's hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talking or hearing. Expect to lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis. Vision required: close, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Some other physical demands come from continuous computer work, cash register work, sales floor work, events work, and mail order work.

Company Information

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. We sell clothing, kites, watersports equipment, toys - anything you need for your next adventure! KHK operates in 7 states, with over 25 locations along the east coast! We strive to be the leading company in adventure recreation and retailing, by building a reputation for fun, and excellence through dedication to customer service, quality, safety, and value.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Department: Life is Good

This is a management position

This is a full time position