Our products are characterized by unique African art and crafts

Employment Opportunities

Retail Store Manager

West Africa Treasures

Location: Crossgates Mall/Colonie Shopping Center

Full-time

Compensation

Base salary: 40,000 plus bonus

Job Functions:

· Recruit, motivate, mentor and train a high performing team.

· Coach, develop and provide timely feedback to maximize the selling potential of all associates.

· Maximize scheduling effectiveness to impact sales results.

· Set clear expectations for performance of all associates.

· Build a team that works well together based on the needs of the store.

· Make good, fact-based decisions that keep the store’s product assortment full and tailored to store needs.

· Provide an exceptional in-store shopping experience

· Lead consistent focus on delivering an engaging customer experience.

· Implement company selling strategies.

Experience and Requirements:

· 4+ years of retail management experience required – store manager experience preferred.

· Retail Operations knowledge including: sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, store budget preparation and loss prevention.

· Perform opening and closing routines of store, up to and including execution of bank deposits and receipt of shipments.

· Maintain all policies and procedures.

· Staff Development Experience: Knowledge in staffing, coaching, counseling, training and development.

· Excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills.

· Exceptional team and collaboration skills.

· Excellent PC skills: POS Systems and Microsoft Office.

· Knowledge of African culture a plus

Education

· Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent years of experience

Working Conditions