Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
§ Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions
§ Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
§ Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories
§ Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends
§ Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures
§ Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
§ Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
§ Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records