JOB TITLE:                 Market Manager 
DEPARTMENT:         Operations
FLSA STATUS:          Exempt    
REPORTS TO:           Retail Operations Director
LOCATION:                 Shreveport, LA
NOTICE NUMBER:   MM-LA 030210
OPENING DATE:       3/2/10
CLOSING DATE:       3/13/10 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of retail management experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability, good communication skills, be self-directed, self-motivated and customer service oriented.
• Experience to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and working in the conditions described below.
• Ability to supervise and train Store Managers (SM) in use of store equipment, tools and materials.
• Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the Store Manager job descriptions.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• A current valid driver’s license is required to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maximizes store sales by directing and assisting Store Manager with merchandising programs, providing information and recapping promotional activities.
• Manages controllable costs including merchandise/cash variations, salaries, overtime, cash, repair and maintenance.
• Achieves financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action.
• Ensures vendors meet expectations by evaluation performance and developing partnerships.
• Ensures compliance with requirements by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures, and governmental regulations; advises management of needed actions.
• Provides leadership and direction to store managers, including assistance in recruiting, selection, and orientation processes, assists with employee development and training programs.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment through the enforcement of safety practices, providing information and training.
• Implements non-discriminatory related management skills while hiring, training, counseling, motivating and separating employees.
• Performs multiple tasks in fast paced and detail oriented environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.
• Develops, manages and assigns tasks to Store Managers appropriately to ensure the site is clean, adequately stocked, organized and well kept based on Company standards.
• Maintain a professional and supportive image among subordinates and supervisors.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

NOTE:  This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

APPLY

Send resume with notice number to:

Mitch Gladwin
3645 Southern Ave.
Shreveport, LA  71104
mgladwin@circlek.com  
(318) 869-7655  (Fax)