Manager Gift Shop Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Retail

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Womens Board Gift Shop

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job‑related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Manager, Gift Shop works with Director overseeing inventory procurement and management, personnel management, and sales. In addition, the Manager, Gift Shop proposes for Director’s approval product assortment to maximize sales, controls inventory to maximize gross margin and increases product turnover. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
5 year retail experience.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to multitask.
Strong business sense and industry expertise.
Ability to display product and optimize store layout.
Effective problem solving skills to address customer concerns.
Strong understanding of POS systems.

Physical Demands

Work requires the ability to move throughout the medical center.
Work requires the ability to lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Tracks inventory using the current POS system, conducts physical inventory at year end or as needed, compiles inventory and sales reports, and adjusts inventory levels as needed.

Continually monitors sales reports and reacts accordingly to maximize profitability.

Actively manages receipt flow to maintain proper inventory levels and limit shrinkage.

Propose for Director’s approval pricing (and margin) strategies and for entering any price changes into the current POS system.

Manages full‑time and part‑time employees. Oversees, with Director’s guidance, training, scheduling, time management, and personnel development. Provides product and sales training for staff.

Work with Director to provide essential leadership to build a cohesive staff that has a strong sense of customer service, product knowledge and motivation, including fostering a professional attitude and demeanor among the staff.

Ensures, with Director’s guidance, that the proper balance and mix of inventory is maintained to meet/exceed sales goals, obtains gross margin goals, and maximizes inventory turn.

Actively participates in budget planning process.

Frequently reviews employee payroll deduction accounts.

Monitors daily housekeeping/merchandising responsibilities and directing staff to maintain a fresh, well‑organized, and clean appearance of the stores.

Continually analyzes the inventory to maximize full price selling opportunity.

Present yourself as ambassador and educator to the Rush community of the Gift Shops’ mission: 100% of profits are re‑invested in Rush.

Creates marketing/selling and visual plans to increase customer base and better serve current and potential customer base.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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