General Manager: Mothers Work, Inc.

General Manager

Job Description:

Mothers Work Inc, the largest manufacturer and retailer of maternity fashions in the world, has a career opportunity for a General Manager in the Danbury, Connecticut area at our new Destination Maternity store. The General Manager is accountable for maximizing sales, creating a positive shopping experience for the client, and managing the store's visual and operational standards. General Managers assists in the hiring and training of high performance sales teams and plays a role in helping to achieve company-directed business results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in meeting or exceeding store sales goals and achieve productivity standards.
• Assist in training and developing associates to maximize their potential and performance.
• Share with Store Manager sales successes, business opportunities, and concerns.
• Assist in controlling payroll, ensuring accurate timekeeping. Minimize controllable costs.
• Ensure that excellent customer service is provided to the client.
• Interpret and timely execute visual directives while maintaining company standards.
• Knowledge of fit, fashion, style, quality, competition, sizing, pricing, and distribution.
• Understand, support, and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five years management experience in an apparel retail field.
• A proven track record of providing superior customer service, cash handling/daily deposit, scheduling, supervision and knowledge of inventory controls.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a minimum of 10 direct reports.
• Ability to motivate team members and deliver great sales results.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurances
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program
• Vacation/sick/holiday/personal time
• Merchandise discount