Company Description

You can find retail jobs just about anywhere. So, why work at Red Wing Shoes? From our purpose-built footwear to our stylishly designed stores, you’ll see the difference. From our life-friendly retail schedules to career advancement, you’ll feel the difference. And, when you create remarkable, in-store experiences for customers who build, shape, and protect the world around them -- you’ll make a difference. We’re not just retail. We are Red Wing.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for assisting the Store Manager in the overall retail operations including recruitment, team development, profitably, managing expenses, accounts receivable, developing new business, store inventory and merchandising.

Promote and support our high-quality Red Wing brand image through professional selling, building loyalty and long-lasting relationships with our customers. This is achieved by promoting the Red Wing Shoe Company’s Ultimate Fit Experience (UFX), selling our premium products, and providing conscientious customer service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the absence of the Store Manager, act as the manager on duty to oversee entire retail operationWork with the Store Manager to analyze monthly financial statements (P&L) to ensure store profitabilityUphold Red Wings merchandising and brand standards to ensure store presentation requirements are met.Work directly with the Retail Store Manager to manage inventory levels and accuracyLead by example, by guiding each customer through RWSC’s Ultimate Fit ExperienceProvide appropriate accessory recommendation, educate customers on the benefits of eachGenerate Industrial Sales LeadsAchieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goalsMaintain the integrity of the sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standardsMaintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical, and operating standards through continuous learningMaintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and legal regulationsWork with Store Manager to guide store staff through consistent implementation of retail initiatives, policies/procedures, and goal settingFoster an environment of continuous education and development while supporting company driven training initiatives and participation in learning activitiesAssist in development of store associates to achieve operational and sales objectivesCreate an environment of inclusivity, positive employee morale, as well as safe working conditions amongst peersSupport the Store Manager in daily retail operations throughout the regionProvide store coverage in local market as determined by Region Operations Manager

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (following duties are required on all positions):

Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSC’s electronic communication softwareMaintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standardsMaintain industrial/RWfB account operational requirementsUphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core valuesWillingness to perform additional duties as requiredConduct self-accordance to RWSC policies

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience2 years managerial or relevant experienceResults orientedEffective Written/Verbal CommunicationKnowledge and comfort with technology and Microsoft Office programs

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES

Thorough knowledge of Red Wing Shoe Company’s mission, values, and organization structureProfit and loss knowledgeNaturally curious, has passion for new ideas, and looks to drive growthProblem solvingRetail FootwearSpecialty RetailEmployee development

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting 50 pounds, bending/squatting to lace shoes, overhead lifting, twisting, climbing a ladder, standing for long periods of timeHousekeeping duties including but not limited to: vacuuming, mopping & waxing floors, washing windows, use of disinfectant chemicals, discarding of all trash, maintaining recycling, installing, and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

Retail Store

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)