Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters

Title: Team Leader

Reports to: Store Manager

Objective:
The main objective of this role is to support store management team in achieving a store environment that fosters creativity, employee development and the VIBE philosophy. To uphold the Urban Outfitters “Peers Training Peers” philosophy.

Duties & Responsibilities

People:

- Ability to recruit, motivate, develop and lead a team
- Manage aspects of performance development within the department team (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans, Coaching and Counseling and Disciplinary actions)
- Recognise and develop talented individuals for advancement and growth within the organisation
- Uphold Company standards and act as a positive role model to others

Leadership & Communication:

- Model the way by inspiring, motivating and encouraging teamwork
- Conduct productive daily meetings to ensure that goals are met
- Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions
- Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form

Managing the Environment:

- Oversee all levels of customer service by setting daily goals and expectations to create a positive store environment
- Exhibit excellent floor presence by training and coaching the store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time management
- Achieve Company-average mystery shop results by uphold the Company’s customer service standard

Operations:

- Perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures
- Achieve the store stock loss goals by overseeing adherence to loss prevention practices
- Assist in upholding Company Health & Safety regulations at all times in order to protect employees and customers against accidents and incidents

Merchandising & Display:

- Manage aspects of the assigned department in collaboration with the Department Manager (if applicable) or Visual Merchandising Manager with regard to: training, shipment placement, markdowns, transfers, merchandising and store standards
- Understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets in order to generate creative solutions
- Take an active role in ensuring floor sets for the department are well organised and scheduled appropriately

Commercial Awareness:

- Maximise departmental sales through analytical and creative management of merchandise from receipt to sales
- Utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business
- Stay abreast of current trends and have a sound knowledge of customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e. media and local community
- Manage stock levels appropriately (taking into consideration the store environment) through the understanding of relevant reports and market trends
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store targets

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience in a management role working in a fast paced, high volume fashion retail environment
- Demonstrates strong operational skills
- An understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to the local market
- Ability to drive sales through excellent service, strong visual presentation, and a full understanding of the business

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person