General Manager

Job Title

General Manager

Location

Chicago O'Hare (ORD) - Chicago, IL 60666 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Operations

Education

Job Description

As the General Manager, you will ensure that the stores are operating in compliance with the company standards daily. The General Manager reports to the District Manager and is responsible for overseeing a designated store and managing 2-3 Store Managers.

Location : Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Schedule: Mandatory weekend availability

Pay: $90,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Free Life Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401k with company match

• Employee Discount

Job Responsibilities

• Manage sales, shrink and all controllable expenses.
• Effectively & proactively recruit and develop store teams.
• Manage team to ensure progressive improvement of store performance.
• Partners with property management and maintain continuous communication.
• Comply with all company Policy and Procedures and holds teams accountable for the same.
• Utilizes performance appraisals and continuous coaching effectively to develop management.
• Ensures that the management and sales staff is trained and developed to meet company expectations.
• Maintains well documented financial controls and accountability.
• Ensures that a clean, fresh, and orderly store environment is maintained.
• Effectively communicate with District Manager regarding any employee issues.
• Collaborate with Buying team to ensure inventory and stock levels are in line to maximize business.
• Oversee the effective merchandising of inventory.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma required.
• 3 years + experience in multi-unit leadership in a retail environment.
• Understands and can speak to Retail Math including all KPI's
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for phenomenal customer service and is results/goal oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable managing a team and highly self-motivated.
• Organized, detail oriented, and strong time management skills.

Additional Requirements


Mobility

• Limited sitting

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling

Visual / Hearing

• Normal or corrected vision and hearing

• Can distinguish varying patterns, or materials

Language

• Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English

Physical Activity

• Use of fine motor hand functions

• Lift 0-60 lbs.

About Us


WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company's international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.


EEO/ADA/DFWP


WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.