Retail Hunting Department Manager

At JAX Mercantile Co., we are passionate about serving our customers. Join our local, family owned company as a Full-Time Department Manager in our JAX Outdoor Gear location in Lafayette, CO. Make someone's day by helping our customers at JAX find all they need for their hunting and fishing adventures, so they have great stories to share with all their friends and family! Our Department Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service. The role supports overall department operations by providing employee orientation and development, scheduling coverage, managing performance, leading by example when assisting customers and finding ways to improve the service provided by JAX. Duties include coordinating with the buyers team to provide feedback on products, visual merchandising with product displays, managing inventory, stocking, and organizing the department. Additional tasks include:Creating schedules two weeks in advanceEnsuring coverage by working with employees or stepping up fill gaps when necessaryProviding honest and informative answers about our products Addressing loss prevention concernsParticipating in inventory responsibilitiesAssembling new stockMaintaining a clean and well-stocked area Complete record-keeping and creating reports Completes special orders Coordinates with others to plan for sales and promotionsEnsure proper documentation and pricing of products Works to engage and inspire teamwork with department employeesOur ideal candidate is experienced in retail management, is willing to pitch-in and help, is well-organized, takes initiative, communicates well, and has an engaging and positive approach to customer service. Knowledge, skills and abilities desired for this position include:Must have hunting, fishing & firearm experienceBowtech skills preferredPrior top-notch customer service experiencePrior retail lead or supervisory experienceComfort and adaptability with learning new technology or computer systemsAbility to be flexible and work retail hoursEngaging and positive Effective trouble-shooting skillsAbility to present and maintain a professional demeanorSchedule Requirements:Must be available at least one weekend day and at least one week night Flexible availability required Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 an hour Positions: 1 Full-TimeCompany Benefits:Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees. These include:Paid Time OffPaid Holidays 401K PlanEmployee DiscountMonthly Performance Bonus ProgramAnniversary and Birthday Gift CardsMatching Gifts & DonationsTuition AssistanceCO2 Conservation CreditLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPeer Recognition ProgramsPaid Volunteer TimeReferral BonusCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance Pet InsuranceFull-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance. For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work and still having fun!Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review. JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.JAX Mercantile Co. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status