Cookie's Retail - CR Management Co LLC
General Manager
Cookie's Retail - CR Management Co LLC, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454
Description
Purpose
The General Manager (GM) is responsible for leading TRP's mission, vision, and values in order to develop a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth and profit. The GM heads a team of CO-managers and Leads and is accountable for all aspects of managing a single retail store.
This leader drives his/her business through a division of responsibility focus, or "DOR". This position requires a passion for process excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to influence. The GM is directly responsible for the financial success of the store and has full P&L responsibility.
Core ResponsibilitiesExecute TRP world class customer experience.Provide a friendly and warm welcome to all customers.Execute TRP customer first culture through thoughtful communication, comprehensive product knowledge and maintaining high visual presentation standards.Drive repeat business through local grass roots networking and our loyalty program.People
Partner with CO-Managers and recruiting team to set hiring standards for all store team members.Oversee management and associate onboarding programs, training modules, ongoing leadership development.Recruit, onboard and develops talent to build a team that embodies the TRP brand to deliver a world class experience and increase customer loyalty.Place the right people in the right roles, specifically the management DOR program.Execute training modules, quizzes, video content and tracking.Continuously measure and follow up with all managers and employees on the TRP customer experience and customer first culture by using appropriate tools such as online reviews, customer satisfaction surveys and key KPI's.Partner with CO-Managers on succession planning programs to build bench strength.Create an environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of associates.Model a culture of open communication by sharing enterprise strategy and corporate messaging to associates.Promote a culture of teamwork by working alongside the management team and associates, establishing priorities, and providing clear direction.Performance
Respond quickly and decisively to business needs and performance trends in order to drive profitable top line sales growth.Forecast and adjust payroll to maximize productivity to achieve sales and payroll goals, while completing all necessary workload and tasks.Work closely with DM and other CO-Managers to set clear sales volume and KPI goals, as well as review and analyze KPI's and apply knowledge/learnings to drive sales volume.Review and interpret financial and operational reporting regularly, including store visit and audit results.Identify underperforming metrics and develop strategies that leverage company programs, tools, and resources to improve and grow the business.Link product, merchandising and presentation to overall business metrics.Lead store team to implement all aspects of Visual Presentation including basic store standards, floor sets, ongoing merchandising and product launches.Understand merchandise flow standards, backroom organization and how it effects floor set execution, replenishment and recovery and the overall in-store brand experience.Partner with Marketing and PR on community outreach, press and in-store events.Operations
Inventory management.Shrink and loss prevention controls.Oversee and execute all initiatives as outlined on the master calendar.Deliver results and strategic direction by ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly through the store team.Work with cross-divisional teams to build consensus on strategic objectives, goals and operational plans.Establish and implement operational policies, standards and procedures for retail staff.Ensures compliance with all SOP's, safety and security policies within retail stores.Communicates, works closely and successfully collaborates with GM, CO-Managers and Leads to achieve the organization's goals.Use the company's scheduling tool as directed to schedule the right associates, in the right places, at the right times in order to provide world class customer experience and execute company directives.The General Manager may perform other related duties as required by the Company, field leadership, and especially with regard to serving the customer.
Qualifications
Required:
Passion for and knowledgeable about CannabisPassion for Cannabis CultureMinimum of (5) five years of high volume/flagship management in cannabis, specialty retail or a comparable retail environment.Proven ability to drive sales results, able to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business.Comfort in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team - environment.Ability to address complex issues and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.Exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skillsAbility to identify top talent and train/develop/retain great people.Proficient in windows - based software such as Excel, Word and OutlookCompetencies
Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industryPositive attitudeStrong communication skillsInterviewing and hiring skillsLeadership and delegationCoach, motivate and developDecision making and problem solvingConflict resolutionTeamworkPerformance management and executionBusiness acumenSupervisory Responsibility
Oversees CO-Managers, Leads and all store associates.Work Environment
This job operates in a professional store environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
Physical Demands
Ability to work a flex schedule (which includes nights, weekend and holiday availability)Ability to bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as neededAbility to climb step stools and laddersAbility to stand/walk for long periods at a timePossess manual dexterity and hand - eye coordinationAbility to travel to other store locations (if needed) and attend district meetings
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Cookies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
Purpose
The General Manager (GM) is responsible for leading TRP's mission, vision, and values in order to develop a high-performing team that consistently delivers top-line sales growth and profit. The GM heads a team of CO-managers and Leads and is accountable for all aspects of managing a single retail store.
This leader drives his/her business through a division of responsibility focus, or "DOR". This position requires a passion for process excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to influence. The GM is directly responsible for the financial success of the store and has full P&L responsibility.
Core ResponsibilitiesExecute TRP world class customer experience.Provide a friendly and warm welcome to all customers.Execute TRP customer first culture through thoughtful communication, comprehensive product knowledge and maintaining high visual presentation standards.Drive repeat business through local grass roots networking and our loyalty program.People
Partner with CO-Managers and recruiting team to set hiring standards for all store team members.Oversee management and associate onboarding programs, training modules, ongoing leadership development.Recruit, onboard and develops talent to build a team that embodies the TRP brand to deliver a world class experience and increase customer loyalty.Place the right people in the right roles, specifically the management DOR program.Execute training modules, quizzes, video content and tracking.Continuously measure and follow up with all managers and employees on the TRP customer experience and customer first culture by using appropriate tools such as online reviews, customer satisfaction surveys and key KPI's.Partner with CO-Managers on succession planning programs to build bench strength.Create an environment that inspires and encourages the growth and engagement of associates.Model a culture of open communication by sharing enterprise strategy and corporate messaging to associates.Promote a culture of teamwork by working alongside the management team and associates, establishing priorities, and providing clear direction.Performance
Respond quickly and decisively to business needs and performance trends in order to drive profitable top line sales growth.Forecast and adjust payroll to maximize productivity to achieve sales and payroll goals, while completing all necessary workload and tasks.Work closely with DM and other CO-Managers to set clear sales volume and KPI goals, as well as review and analyze KPI's and apply knowledge/learnings to drive sales volume.Review and interpret financial and operational reporting regularly, including store visit and audit results.Identify underperforming metrics and develop strategies that leverage company programs, tools, and resources to improve and grow the business.Link product, merchandising and presentation to overall business metrics.Lead store team to implement all aspects of Visual Presentation including basic store standards, floor sets, ongoing merchandising and product launches.Understand merchandise flow standards, backroom organization and how it effects floor set execution, replenishment and recovery and the overall in-store brand experience.Partner with Marketing and PR on community outreach, press and in-store events.Operations
Inventory management.Shrink and loss prevention controls.Oversee and execute all initiatives as outlined on the master calendar.Deliver results and strategic direction by ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly through the store team.Work with cross-divisional teams to build consensus on strategic objectives, goals and operational plans.Establish and implement operational policies, standards and procedures for retail staff.Ensures compliance with all SOP's, safety and security policies within retail stores.Communicates, works closely and successfully collaborates with GM, CO-Managers and Leads to achieve the organization's goals.Use the company's scheduling tool as directed to schedule the right associates, in the right places, at the right times in order to provide world class customer experience and execute company directives.The General Manager may perform other related duties as required by the Company, field leadership, and especially with regard to serving the customer.
Qualifications
Required:
Passion for and knowledgeable about CannabisPassion for Cannabis CultureMinimum of (5) five years of high volume/flagship management in cannabis, specialty retail or a comparable retail environment.Proven ability to drive sales results, able to analyze selling reports, identify business trends and react quickly to the needs of the business.Comfort in making decisions and mediating conflict within a team - environment.Ability to address complex issues and allocate time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.Exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skillsAbility to identify top talent and train/develop/retain great people.Proficient in windows - based software such as Excel, Word and OutlookCompetencies
Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industryPositive attitudeStrong communication skillsInterviewing and hiring skillsLeadership and delegationCoach, motivate and developDecision making and problem solvingConflict resolutionTeamworkPerformance management and executionBusiness acumenSupervisory Responsibility
Oversees CO-Managers, Leads and all store associates.Work Environment
This job operates in a professional store environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
Physical Demands
Ability to work a flex schedule (which includes nights, weekend and holiday availability)Ability to bend, lift, open and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as neededAbility to climb step stools and laddersAbility to stand/walk for long periods at a timePossess manual dexterity and hand - eye coordinationAbility to travel to other store locations (if needed) and attend district meetings
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Cookies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.