Converse Citadel Factory Store - Department Manager - Commerce, CA

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create.

Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries.

At Converse, its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

Without You, Wed Just Be Collectors of Our Own Stuff

Business equals selling stuff. Thats the basic model. The more complex awesome model is creating stuff that people identify with and then you figuring out how to get it to them.

We need people like you : creative, dynamic problem solvers who see it as more than business. Who see it as giving people the tools of self-expression and individuality.

HS Diploma or equivalent 1-3 years' retail experience at the management level 2 years' additional related experience in lieu of a degree Proven success in coaching, counseling and developing people Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook experience Strong selling techniques and experience delivering high-level customer service Able to perform all store manager functions, including standing for extended periods, speaking clearly with employees and customers, climbing ladders to change displays, stocking and retrieving merchandise, unloading shipments and performing sale setups

Converse Believes That Unleashing The Creative Spirit Will Change the World. Sell. Don't Sell Out You wear what you want and you don't like to be defined.

It's your music on your stereo, it's your art on your walls, it's your life and you live it that way. Cool. That's what we're all about and we want you to bring that to work for us.

We want people who are originals, who can communicate and help others find their originality. Sneakers and clothes are the skin we present to people.

It might as well be unique.

As our Department Manager, you'll lead and manage all in-store activities to achieve sales and profitability goals, as well as ensure long-term business growth in accordance with Converse's brand philosophies, policies and procedures.

You'll generate revenue and manage controllables in order to deliver a positive financial performance. You'll also ensure consistent implementation of operating standards, including product flow planning and completion, execution of markdowns, seasonal promotions and initiatives and merchandise presentation.

This opportunity also involves providing relevant market information key parnters and consistent leadership to your staff.

In addition, you'll recruit and hire top talent, provide ongoing coaching and counseling, implement development strategies, create succession plans, and effectively manage performance and corrective action processes in order to drive Organizational Talent Planning.

Converse will require all employees for this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, effective in Spring 2022, unless otherwise required by law.

If hired, continued employment will be conditioned upon ability to demonstrate compliance with the Vaccination Policy. As an equal opportunity employer, Converse will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

Converse is more than a company; its a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products.

No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally.

Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world.

Together, were different.

How We Hire

At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.

This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles.

Benefits

Whether its transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness inside and outside of work.

All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

Job titleConverse Citadel Factory Store - Department Manager - Commerce, CALocationCommerce, CaliforniaNIKE, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all NIKE employees and job applicants and offers a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including readers and sign language, accessible and single location for in-person interviewers, modified equipment / devices and closed captioning.

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