Company Description

You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose-built footwear to our stylishly designed stores, you’ll see the difference. From our life-friendly retail schedules to career advancement, you’ll feel the difference. And, when you create remarkable, in-store experiences for customers who build, shape, and protect the world around them -- you’ll make a difference. We’re not just retail. We are Red Wing.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Store Manager-in-Training (MIT) will be immersed in learning all aspects of managing a Red Wing Shoe Store.  Training will take place through on-the-job experiences while learning under the guidance of their Area Retail Manager (ARM), Region Operations Manager, and other partners.  You will support the Red Wing Shoe store by building loyalty and long-lasting relationships with our customers. This is achieved by promoting our Ultimate Fit Experience, selling our premium products, and providing conscientious customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guide each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit ExperienceProvide appropriate accessory recommendation, educate customers on the benefits of eachGenerate Industrial Sales LeadsAchieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goalsMaintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standardsMaintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical, and operating standards through continuous learningMaintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulationsSupport direct report in daily operations of the retail storeWork directly with the Area Retail Manager to understand the inventory management process/proceduresWork directly with ARM on store schedules, understanding labor model, and monthly store budgetsWill assist ARM in analyzing monthly P&L statements to ensure store profitabilityTemporarily assume Store Manager responsibilities in a store without a Store Manager until one is appointedProvide store coverage in local market as determined by Region Operations ManagerWork closely with the ARM in identifying training gaps and implementation of training at the store levelParticipate and assist in special projects such as relocations, grand opening events, and store remodelsTake part in building and sustaining high employee morale

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSC’s electronic communication softwareMaintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standardsUphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core valuesWillingness to perform additional duties as requiredConduct self-accordance to RWSC policiesBuild collaborative relationships between you and key people with whom you’ll work or interact with

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience2 years relevant experience (retail preferred)Effective Written/Verbal CommunicationStrong Computer/Technology Utilization

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES:

Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organization structureProfit and loss knowledgeNaturally curious, has passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growthProblem solvingRetail Footwear

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting 50 pounds, bending/squatting to lace shoes, overhead lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, standing for long periods of time.Housekeeping duties including but not limited to: vacuuming, mopping & waxing floors, washing windows, use of disinfectant chemicals, discarding of all trash, maintaining recycling, installing, and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Retail Store

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)