Apparel Department Manager JLF Lafayette

JAX Mercantile is looking for a hands‑on Department Manager for our Work & Western Wear Department. Join our local, family‑owned company and lead a team outfitting our customers who work hard so they can get outside and have fun!

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 advance
• Ensuring coverage by working with employees or stepping up fill gaps when necessary
• Providing honest and informative answers about our products
• Addressing loss prevention concerns
• Participating in inventory responsibilities
  
  Assembling new stock
• Maintaining a clean and well‑stocked area
• Complete record‑keeping and creating reports
• Completes special orders
• Coordinates with others to plan for sales and promotions
• Ensure proper documentation and pricing of products
• Works to engage and inspire teamwork with department employees

Our 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:

• Interest, knowledge, or experience in Work & Western Wear sales is preferred
• Previous retail experience required
• Prior top‑notch customer service experience
• Prior retail lead or supervisory experience
• Comfort and adaptability with learning new technology or computer systems
• Ability to be flexible and work retail hours
• Engaging and positive
• Effective trouble‑shooting skills
• Ability to present and maintain a professional demeanor

• Must be available at least one weekend day
• Flexible availability required

$18.00 - $20.00 an hour

1 Full‑Time position available

Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees. These include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Performance Bonus Program
• Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards
• Matching Gifts & Donations
• Tuition Assistance
• CO2
  
  Conservation Credit
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Full‑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.