Halloween City General Managers at Boston

Job Description

In 1981 Halloween City opened our first stores in Walled Lake and Brighton, Michigan. In 2007 we joined the Party City Retail Group. Today we operate in over 30 states nationwide! Halloween Citys temporary stores have been providing the countrys best combination of value and selection of Costumes, Accessories and Halloween Décor for over 30 years.

Benefits of working for Halloween City

• Competitive pay
• Exciting and unforgettable work environment
• 30% employee discount
• Opportunity to return for seasonal employment year after year

Job Description:

Halloween comes but once a year and it just might be your next big opportunity.

Halloween City is searching for energetic, dynamic professionals with exceptional leadership and customer service skills. General Manager Positions are now available for the fall 2013 season. Join a diverse team of competitive retail professionals in the fast paced, frenetic and rewarding world of seasonal retail.

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt, Salaried - Not eligible for Overtime Compensation

REPORTS TO:
Market Manager

SUPERVISES:
Executive Assistant Manager, Assistant Manager, Front End Supervisor, Halloween Specialists  

 

Job Requirements

Summary of Responsibilities

• The General Manager acts as a Halloween City representative to the buying public. Responsible for driving sales, reducing controllable expenses, and the day to day operations of a temporary Halloween retail store. Adheres to all policies and procedures established by Halloween City in order to achieve our overall goals.

Primary Functions

• Human Resources
  
  • Recruiting/Hiring/Training
  • Coaching/Counseling/Terminations
  • Developing Associates for advancement
  • Weekly scheduling according to given budgets
  • Monitor payroll/daily approval of Associate time clock punches in Retail.net
• Store Operations
  
  • Complete Halloween Highlights training program
  • Set standard of excellence for Customer Service
  • Daily implementation of the Own Your Zone program
  • Oversee all aspects of the cash register operations, daily banking and nightly reconciliation following Halloween City policies and procedures
  • Utilize the Retail.Net reports and loss prevention audit procedures to reduce the potential for loss
  • Meet/exceed Halloween City sales goals by driving sales
  • Support Corporate sales initiatives such as item of the day, average ticket, contests, and email collection by ensuring compliance of staff
  • Facilitate weekly Huddle meetings
  • Process freight following Company receiving procedures
  • Responsible for all store assets, possession of store and office keys
  • Participate in the physical inventory and tear-down of the store at the end of the season
  • Complete all end of season reports, prepare succession plan for following year
• Merchandising
  
  • Store setup/reprocess carry over merchandise
  • Ensure the continued integrity of store flow-o-grams, plan-o-grams, and endcaps
  • Compliance with price changes and daily merchandising memos
  • Maintain control of damages, defectives, and parts & pieces
• Communication
  
  • Update store communication board with zone charts, daily task list, store schedule, etc.
  • Alert District Manager of store concerns, inventory needs, staffing concerns and general questions
  • Maintain constant communication with District Manager and Corporate contacts via phone and/or store email
• Marketing
  
  • Seek out local marketing opportunities and support Corporate marketing initiatives such as Friends and Family, Business to Business, and Regional Haunt programs
  • Properly display all interior store signage such as aisle violators, Picture Wall, product posters, etc.

Other Functions

• Ability to assist in the setup and tear-down of other temporary Halloween City locations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• The responsibilities of this position may require the associate to work extended hours during any given week. Flexibility in times/days available to work is essential.
• Work environment tends to be fast paced. Frequent and direct interaction with Customers and Associates. Exposure to fluorescent rays from light fixtures as well as computers and cash register screens. Some exposure to dust/dirt due to product storage.

Physical Requirements

• This position will require long periods of standing with frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Will require the ability to climb a ladder and/or reach and move boxes/objects from various storage heights. Individual must be able to lift and/or move objects with weights of 0-50 lbs.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by the Associate with this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a complete inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the Associate assigned to this job. Halloween City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Boston, Company: Party City Retail Group.