Store Vacation Planner Template

Store Vacation Planner

Creating a vacation planner for stores can help retail businesses manage staffing efficiently during peak and off-peak periods. Here’s a comprehensive vacation planner that you can adapt for your store operations: Store Vacation Planner Template 1. Vacation Request Guidelines Eligibility: Employees must be with the company for at least 6 months or a year (Company Policy) to request vacation….

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Personality of Great Retail Manager

Personality of Great Retail Managers

WHAT MAKES A GREAT RETAIL MANAGER? It’s no coincidence that your best managers have winning personalities. These behaviors make them naturally suited for the job, and allow them to thrive in the retail environment. See who does it best to figure out what to look for. Here are the 8 most important traits. DECISIVE JUDGMENT Accurate analyzing the cost…

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Store Management Process

Store Management Process

Process (Left column) HIRE TRAIN SET GOALS & OBJECTIVES DEFINE & MEASURE METRICS & KPI’s MOTIVATE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REWARDS & INCENTIVES Required Action and Skills (Right column) HIRE Develop a “Successful Associate” Profile Interview Skills TRAIN Sales Customer Service Product/Service Knowledge Process & Procedure SET GOALS & OBJECTIVES Sales Targets Customer Service Targets Other Expectations Develop a Performance Culture…

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Balanced Score Card in Retail Operations

Balanced Score Card in Retail

  The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management tool that can be highly effective for retail operations by providing a comprehensive view of performance across multiple dimensions. Instead of focusing solely on financial metrics, it includes additional perspectives that are crucial for long-term success in the competitive retail landscape. Here’s how the four key perspectives of the Balanced…

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New Employee Orientation Checklist

Orientation Checklist

    INTRODUCTION   DATE COMPLETED MANAGER’S INITIALS COMMENTS All hiring forms complete Introduce other team members Review job description Explain work schedule Explain time card or sign in procedure Explain employee information centre Review training plan Set up ‘training file’ and explain purpose How to complete Personal Sales Record COMPANY POLICIES TO BE EXPLAINED Open door policy Pay…

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Store Opening Checklist

Store Opening Checklist

A Store Opening Check-off List The following is a short list of many of the elements that should be considered in the opening of any new retail store. We’ve probably left some items out, so please e-mail us with suggestions we can pass along to our other retail customers. Research The decision to open a retail store is explored….

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Job Description for Store Manager

Store Manager Job Description

JOB OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT OF STORE SALES OBJECTIVES AND TO OFFER THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICE THAT MAKES OUR CUSTOMERS RETURN TO US BY CHOICE, AND REFER US TO OTHERS. REPORTING TO: DISTRICT MANAGER WORK HOURS: MINIMUM 40/WEEK Functions (Accountability) Duties (How It Is Accomplished) Measures (What will be considered) Store Operations Complies with company policies and…

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