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Job Title: Retail Director - Ellis...
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-03-16

Company Name: ARAMARK
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Retail Director - Ellis Island – AHLEast39543

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Description Destinations. Innovation. Inspiration. ARAMARK Harrison Lodging, a division of ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment, Inc. has great places to visit - and fabulous places to work! Imagine working at a highly rated heritage property? at a resort surrounded by stunning natural beauty & wildlife? or at a tour operation where we help our guests discover the best in nature - and in themselves. We are looking for skilled, confident, dynamic individuals with a true innovative spirit. Is that you? Come explore why ARAMARK Harrison Lodging is the company where you’ll create an exciting career. How can we inspire you? We are currently seeking a Retail Director for the ARAMARK Operation at Ellis Island. As a Retail Director you will plan, direct and coordinate retail activities in order to deliver a finished product to customers within the various service areas in the stadium. You will have responsibility for inventory, customer service, cash handling and merchandising. The Retail Manager directly supervises two or more employees with responsibility of hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increase. Merchandise Buying, Planning, and Analysis * Works with the corporate retail team on the development of a retail merchandising strategy that considers the customer profile, classification, resource structure, major vendors and suppliers, fashion trends, and pricing. * Develops and achieves planned sales, gross margin, profit and shortage goals. * Manages and controls open- to- buy program, ensures adequate stock levels and maintains healthy merchandise turnover levels. * Analyzes Retail Pro sales reports and makes informed merchandise buying decisions that will result in the achievement of sales and profit goals. * Identifies and maximizes fast selling product * Attends vendor retail shows to keep in step with new product and market trends. Explores new merchandising trends and vendors frequently. * Negotiates with vendors and suppliers to ensure the most favorable terms and merchandise discounts. Participate in all corporate vendor and rebate programs. Merchandising and Visual Presentation * Works with the Corporate Retail Visual Merchandising team to plan and implement merchandise floor plans. Works with Merchandise Buyer and Store Manager on a merchandise presentation that is coordinated and exciting and will effectively project the desired concept. * Maintains the highest level of visual standards in all retail sales locations in accordance with “The Retail Manager’s Guide to Visual Merchandising” Human Resource Management * Work with the Management Staff in the recruitment, hiring, training and development of retail store and warehouse staff. * Comply with all ARAMARK Human Resources policies pertaining to EEOC, civil rights, handling of wrongful discharge claims, etc. * Insure implementation of all product, customer service, and loss prevention training programs. * Prepare and conduct all management and staff performance appraisals complete with both developmental and job specific goals and objectives. Monitor, coach and counsel as necessary. * Develop and maintain positive employee relations through ongoing interaction and communication. Maintain open lines of communication Expense Control * Maintain both payroll and non-payroll expenses in accordance with financial plan. * Monitor and maintain inventory levels consistent with sale trend. Asset Protection * Chairs and drives the activities of the Shortage Action Committee * Maintains all audit programs designed to identify vulnerabilities and prevent losses. * Ensures that all sales associates are trained utilizing “The Retail and Associates Guide to Loss Prevention” * Oversees the physical inventory process including the prep, take, and reconciliation process

Qualifications Ideal candidates will possess a bachelors degree or equivalent experience plus at least 2-4 years of retail experience in a supervisory or management role. The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Profile Job Field Retail/Merchandising Locations US-NY-New York Organization ARAMARK Harrison Lodging Education Level Bachelors Degree (±16 years)

Please refer to Job code aramark-483517 when responding to this ad.

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