STORE DIVISIONAL MANAGER (SOFTLINES)

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), a multi-billion dollar retail company operating the stores and services on U.S. Bases worldwide, seeks an experienced Store Divisional Manager (Softlines) to work at Navy Exchange in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

 

We offer excellent benefits including pension and 401K.  Please apply at website: www.navyexchange.jobs.  Please reference 0106-06.  Resumes must contain salary requirements.  Only those interviewed will be contacted.  We offer an ADA compliant work environment.  EOE.

 

Physical Location:  Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

 

Must have a total of 5 years experience consisting of the following:

 

3 years of progressively responsible experience which was gained in operational., technical, administrative, merchandising, retail sales or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain a knowledge of merchandising, sales or inventory practices and procedures; skill in dealing with others in person-to person work relationships; and the ability to exercise mature judgment.

 

2 years of progressively responsible experience which provided background in retail merchandising, such as: coordination of sales promotions, display of merchandise, control of inventory stock and records; customer relations; exempt or non-exempt supervisory experience; and insuring effective security, safety and fire regulations; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and ability within the retail management area for which responsible.

 

Responsible for the development and effective execution of business strategies and programs for assigned retail divisions

to maximize sales opportunities within the individual store.

 

Monitors and maximizes operational performance.  Develops financial (sales, inventory, etc.) projections for assigned departments, analyzes operational reports to ensure goals are met.  Initiates corrective action as necessary.

 

Develops, implements and maximizes divisional store merchandising strategies and promotional programs.  Reviews

submissions from buyers and recommends/establishes advertising requirements for store and regional sales events.

Assists in developing advertising schedules.

 

Keeps abreast of current industry/market trends for assigned departments, through industry publications and personal

contacts.  Coordinates and conducts comparisons with other retailers to benchmark business practices.



Reviews merchandise stock structure for all NEX locations.  Coordinates the development and implementation of model

stock plans, seasonal buying plans and the introduction of new items/lines with buyers.  Identifies and recommends

merchandise classifications appropriate for the store/region.  Ensures merchandise in-stock conditions and inventory

levels are consistent with NEXCOM merchandise standards and store operating objectives.  Provides feedback to

merchandise buyers regarding product saleability, local demand, slow/fast moving items, etc.

 

Ensures maximum utilization of vendor assets to achieve store requirements and objectives.

 

Monitors and ensures effective replenishment method for assigned departments.

 

Coordinates product knowledge and job skills training for department managers and sales associates.

 

Supervises assigned personnel.  Staffs key vacancies, evaluates performance, takes corrective action, etc.  Operates as

an integral part of the Navy Exchange complex management staff, including providing supervisory oversight to store

operations as assigned.



 

Exercises a high degree of initiative and business judgement in achieving objectives.  Maintains liaison with NEXCOM

and regional merchandising and operating staffs regarding business strategies and programs.

 

Performs other related duties as assigned.