US Patriot Branch Sales Manager - Misawa AB, Japan

Retail Sales Manager, Full Time - US Patriot
* This Position is Located On Base at Misawa AB, Japan

US Patriot is seeking a Full Time Retail Sales Manager to match soldiers and airmen to the best brands in the business including Nike, Oakley, and Under Armour. We have over 100 retail locations and multiple web portals to take care of our customers’ tactical gear needs.

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage – Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits – choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay – Receive up to 50% of wages for hours worked DAILY

The Retail Sales (Branch) Manager is responsible for all functions associated with operation of the stores to achieve sales goals and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction. As leader of the retail team, the Branch Manager must be a coach and motivator seeking continuous improvement in sales and satisfaction results.

• Manage the daily operations of assigned US Patriot stores, including the supervision of all store employees.
• Scheduling:
  Efficiently schedule all employees while taking into consideration each subordinate’s requests for hours.
• Training:
  Sales / product training, upsell/cross sell, POS procedures, shelf facing and stocking, inventory.
• Sales and Merchandising:
  Ensure products are fully stocked, correctly tagged, properly faced, and in the correct category. The Store Manager is responsible for creating a sales plan to meet the store’s sales obligations.
• Knowledge of gear (study catalogs) to help customers and suggest related items: e.g. holster with pistol lanyard, magazine pouches, belt, etc.
• Encourage employee performance with sales goals and a plan for meeting store goals.
• HR:
  Hiring and terminating employees based on the company’s hiring process.
• Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure customers have an outstanding, pleasant shopping experience.
• New Items:
  Communicate new item requests from customers to the District Manager and Planner so new items can be brought in as soon as possible.
• Receiving:
  Accurately receive all deliveries of merchandise to the store in a timely, accurate manner.
• Inventory:
  Check inventory frequently to ensure goods in stock to sell.
• Administration/Reporting:
  Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports.
• Safety:
  Model safety standards, report accidents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate good judgment and respect for the position with the Company, co‑workers, AAFES Staff, Clients, and Customers.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years of previous experience with retail management preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem analysis, decision making.
• Financial and quantitative analysis (preferred)
• Demonstrate ability to manage sales team to successful achievement of company sales goals.
• Proven ability to motivate and coach others
• Ability to continuously move around all areas of the store on a daily basis.
• Ability to work flexible shift hours 7 days a week
• SOFA Passport with stamp and A‑3 Status (US Patriot does not provide SOFA status)
• Official Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders
• DoD Civilian Temporary Change of Station (TCS) Orders

• Application including resume or job history, highlighting education, experience, and skills.

EOE/Disability/Vets