Nike Factory Store - Store Manager - Clinton, CT - (US-CT-Clinton - 06413)

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Jobcode: L:99632898
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Working in Nike Retail will be rewarding, it will be challenging, it may well be a step towards something bigger, but it is most definitely not just another job. You'll be an ambassador of the Nike brand -- everything we stand for: drive, determination, the unyielding commitment to excellence, these all will be a part of your everyday experience. We're committed to making every customer's experience a rewarding one, and as a member of our retail team, your contributions are a big part of our success.

As our Store Manager, you'll lead and manage all in-store activities to achieve sales and profitability goals, as well as ensure long-term business growth in accordance with Nike's brand philosophies, policies and procedures. You'll maintain the operating budget through revenue generation and managing controllables in order to deliver a positive financial performance. You'll also ensure consistent implementation of operating standards, including product flow planning and completion; execution of markdowns, seasonal promotions and initiatives; and merchandise presentation. This opportunity also involves providing relevant market information to our District Stores Director and consistent leadership to your staff. In addition, you'll recruit and hire top talent, provide ongoing coaching and counseling, implement development strategies, create succession plans, and effectively manage performance and corrective action processes in order to drive Human Resources planning.

Requirements for the position include:

3 years' retail management experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field (or 2 years' additional experience in lieu of a degree)
Experience with retail operations, budgeting, planning, customer service, sales, and people leadership and management
Extensive experience in and ability to lead the delivery of a high level of customer service in a brand retailer
Proficiency in Microsoft office products and retail business systems
Ability to communicate in English
Ability to build, lead and manage high-performing teams
Ability to utilize tools to support conflict resolution and employee coaching and counseling
Ability to work weekend, evenings and holidays as needed
Ability to, with or without accommodation, have the proficient use of both sensory perception/clarity and muscle control/coordination. This may include vision (near, far, color, glare control), hearing (auditory attention, sound localization), speech, strength, agility, dexterity, flexibility, steadiness or reaction time
Nike retail experience is preferred

To ensure that we continue to hire competent, ethical and trustworthy individuals, all candidates must successfully complete a thorough background investigation prior to receiving any final offer of employment from Nike.

Of course our commitments don't stop with our customers. If you're up to the challenge of Nike Retail we'll make it worth your while. You'll be working in a great team environment, with access to the latest and greatest Nike products and apparel. Not to mention a compensation and benefits package that's among the best around. Join us and see what it means to become part of the Nike Retail experience.

We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online.

Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.