Manager, Retail In-store Sales & Service Operations
Role Overview
Leads daily sales, service, and operational performance of the Royal Ontario Museum’s retail store.
Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house activities, customer experience, sales targets, inventory accuracy, and merchandise presentation.
Works with Assistant Store Managers and retail sales associates to create a welcoming and effective retail environment.
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Role overview
Leads daily sales, service, and operational performance of the Royal Ontario Museum’s retail store.
Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house activities, customer experience, sales targets, inventory accuracy, and merchandise presentation.
Works with Assistant Store Managers and retail sales associates to create a welcoming and effective retail environment.
Store leadership and performance
- Lead daily store operations and maintain efficient processes and exceptional customer service.
- Implement strategies to achieve revenue targets, improve conversion, maximize sales opportunities, and manage operating costs.
- Coach and guide Assistant Store Managers and retail sales associates; develop staffing plans, schedules, and assignments.
- Monitor store performance and resolve operating challenges and customer concerns.
Merchandising and inventory
- Create and oversee visual displays and planograms that showcase products and align with ROM exhibitions, programs, and initiatives.
- Oversee inventory, stock accuracy, replenishment, and compliance with financial guidelines and operating budgets.
Collaboration and partnerships
- Coordinate with Commercial Enterprises, Visitor Experience, Membership, Security, Facilities, and other teams to support retail operations and visitor experiences.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, artists, and other partners; support reporting, continuous improvement, and new retail initiatives.
Education and experience
- Undergraduate degree in Retail Management, or a college diploma in Retail, Hospitality, Sales Management, or a related discipline.
- At least five years of relevant retail experience, including Store Manager, Sales Lead, or Visual Merchandising Lead experience and hands-on retail team supervision.
Skills and systems
- Demonstrated ability to drive sales, achieve revenue targets, manage costs, and provide strong customer service.
- Experience with visual displays, planograms, retail team leadership, scheduling, inventory, stock control, and store operations.
- Proficiency with Shopify Plus, point-of-sale, e-commerce, inventory management systems, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
About ROM
The Royal Ontario Museum opened in 1914 and welcomes over 1.3 million visitors annually.
ROM describes itself as a museum and field research institute with more than 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens.
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