Job Details: Urban Outfitters - Department Manager


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Urban Outfitters - Department Manager
JOB PURPOSE

The main objective of this role is to assume total department
accountability for sales, service profitability and loss prevention.
To achieve a department environment that fosters creativity and
inspires the Urban Outfitters customer. Ensure appropriate feedback
and guidance is given in order to execute employee development. To
assist senior management with all general store operations that falls
within their sphere of responsibility. Participate in building
community relationships that directly reflect the Urban culture. To
uphold the Urban Outfitters ?Peers Teaching Peers? philosophy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE:
* Recruit, motivate, develop and lead a store team
* Manage all aspects of performance development within the
department team (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans,
Coaching and Counseling and Disciplinary actions)
* Recognise and develop talented individuals for advancement and
growth within the organisation
* Uphold Company standards and act as a positive role model to
others

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION:
* Inspire, motivate and encouraging teamwork among the team
* Conduct productive daily meetings to ensure that goals are met
* Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing
others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions
* Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal
form

MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT:
* Oversee all levels of customer service by setting daily goals and
expectations to create a positive store environment
* Exhibit excellent floor presence by training and coaching the
store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time
management
* Achieve Company-average mystery shop results by uphold the
Company?s mystery shop standards

OPERATIONS:
* Perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a
timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures
* Achieve the store stock loss goals by overseeing adherence to loss
prevention practices
* Assist in upholding Company Health & Safety regulations at all
times in order to protect employees and customers against accidents
and incidents

MERCHANDISING AND DISPLAY:
* Manage all aspects of the assigned department in collaboration with
the Visual Merchandising Manager with regard to: training, shipment
placement, markdowns, transfers, merchandising and store standards
* Understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets
in order to generate creative solutions
* Take an active role in ensuring floor sets for the department are
well organised and scheduled appropriately

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS:
* Maximise departmental sales through analytical and creative
management of merchandise from receipt to sales
* Utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business
* Stay abreast of current trends and have a sound knowledge of
customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e.
media and local community
* Manage stock levels appropriately (taking into consideration the
store environment) through the understanding of relevant reports and
market trends
* Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store
targets

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience in a management role working in a fast paced, high
volume fashion retail environment
* Demonstrates strong operational skills
* An understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to
the local market
* Ability to drive sales through excellent service, strong visual
presentation, and a full understanding of the business

We receive such a high volume of applications, unfortunately we
can&#**Apply on the website**;t reply to everybody. If you
haven&#**Apply on the website**;t heard back from us after 2 weeks,
you haven&#**Apply on the website**;t been successful on this
occasion. However, don&#**Apply on the website**;t let this put you
off applying in future, please keep an eye on our career pages.
JOB PURPOSE

The main objective of this role is to assume total department
accountability for sales, service profitability and loss prevention.
To achieve a department environment that fosters creativity and
inspires the Urban Outfitters customer. Ensure appropriate feedback
and guidance is given in order to execute employee development. To
assist senior management with all general store operations that falls
within their sphere of responsibility. Participate in building
community relationships that directly reflect the Urban culture. To
uphold the Urban Outfitters ?Peers Teaching Peers? philosophy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE:
* Recruit, motivate, develop and lead a store team
* Manage all aspects of performance development within the
department team (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans,
Coaching and Counseling and Disciplinary actions)
* Recognise and develop talented individuals for advancement and
growth within the organisation
* Uphold Company standards and act as a positive role model to
others

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION:
* Inspire, motivate and encouraging teamwork among the team
* Conduct productive daily meetings to ensure that goals are met
* Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing
others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions
* Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal
form

MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT:
* Oversee all levels of customer service by setting daily goals and
expectations to create a positive store environment
* Exhibit excellent floor presence by training and coaching the
store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time
management
* Achieve Company-average mystery shop results by uphold the
Company?s mystery shop standards

OPERATIONS:
* Perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a
timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures
* Achieve the store stock loss goals by overseeing adherence to loss
prevention practices
* Assist in upholding Company Health & Safety regulations at all
times in order to protect employees and customers against accidents
and incidents

MERCHANDISING AND DISPLAY:
* Manage all aspects of the assigned department in collaboration with
the Visual Merchandising Manager with regard to: training, shipment
placement, markdowns, transfers, merchandising and store standards
* Understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets
in order to generate creative solutions
* Take an active role in ensuring floor sets for the department are
well organised and scheduled appropriately

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS:
* Maximise departmental sales through analytical and creative
management of merchandise from receipt to sales
* Utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business
* Stay abreast of current trends and have a sound knowledge of
customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e.
media and local community
* Manage stock levels appropriately (taking into consideration the
store environment) through the understanding of relevant reports and
market trends
* Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store
targets

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience in a management role working in a fast paced, high
volume fashion retail environment
* Demonstrates strong operational skills
* An understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to
the local market
* Ability to drive sales through excellent service, strong visual
presentation, and a full understanding of the business

We receive such a high volume of applications, unfortunately we
can&#**Apply on the website**;t reply to everybody. If you
haven&#**Apply on the website**;t heard back from us after 2 weeks,
you haven&#**Apply on the website**;t been successful on this
occasion. However, don&#**Apply on the website**;t let this put you
off applying in future, please keep an eye on our career pages.


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