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RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kansas City, MO (USA)
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Post Date: 10/01/09 Company: Russell Stover Candies
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Full Time Phone:
Education: 4 year degree Fax: 816-855-2573
Experience: 2 - 5 years Mailing Address: 4900 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO USA
64112
Travel: Globetrotter
Reference: KC-OPS

Company Profile:


What makes Russell Stover Candies the finest place to work?
Our aggressive growth, our commitment to create a diverse workforce of outstanding people or perhaps our mutual respect for our people, their families and communities.

We accept only the finest in our people, processes and final products. Russell Stover Candies, Inc. is dedicated to making -Only the Finest- in boxed chocolates. We are looking for only the finest of team members. We are looking for you, the most valuable ingredient.

We market three iconic brands. Russell Stover is America's #1 brand of boxed chocolate; Whitman's Sampler has been America's #1 box of chocolate since its creation in 1912; and Pangburn's Millionaire$ is a leading US regional brand. Collectively, these brands comprise nearly 60% of all boxed chocolates sold in the United States.

Since our founding in 1923:
Russell Stover Candies has continued to attract the finest people who have made our company a leader in the industry for decades. Our people are energetic, communicative, team-oriented, caring and motivated.

If you have the drive and desire, Russell Stover Candies offers far more than just a good opportunity. A career with Russell Stover Candies will help you reach the goals you have set for yourself. Come join the Finest team! Russell Stover Candies, -Only the Finest- in boxed chocolates.

We are currently seeking a qualified:
RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER
in Kansas City, MO


Job Description:
The Operations Manager is responsible for a group of stores in our Retail Division. Will be responsible for revenue, expenses, and net income performance to ensure achievement of sales, productivity, and profitability goals. In addition, will create and administer annual budgets, forecasts and sales reports. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership in the development of store management and inventory control. Will include maintaining the highest level of customer service, product knowledge and visual merchandising skills. To accomplish our expectations, the incumbent will be knowledgeable of consumer habits, retail market trends and new developments made by our competitors. Considerable travel should be expected.

Key Skills:
  • Ability to hire, train, develop, manage and motivate a team through effective management, merchandising, and customer service techniques.
  • Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
  • Proactive identification and action taking on potential staff and/or service issues.
  • Maximize sales, gross margin and inventory turns.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills required.
  • Excellent communication, prioritizing and customer management skills.
  • Must be able to handle multiple priorities and re-prioritize as needed within available time lines.

Qualifications:
  • 5 years progressive experience in Retail store management.
  • Experience creating and administering annual budgets, forecasts, and sales reports.
  • Bachelor's Degree or applicable experience.
  • Multi-store management experience required.

Benefit Information:
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with 50% Company match and 100% vesting
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Generous product discounts
  • Free covered parking
  • Fitness Center

For immediate consideration please forward resume, including cover letter and salary history to:
Attn: Human Resources
4900 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Jobs@rstover.com
EOE

Individuals expressing interest in this position must meet the minimum position qualifications, as defined by the Company, in order to be considered an applicant for employment opportunity.

 
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