Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Golf Shop Manager is responsible for promoting and maximizing the "Customer First" store culture. She/he will exhibit sound reasoning and accurate judgment in the decision-making process with the ability to alter approach, develop alternative solutions and manage the daily operations of the golf shop, tee sheet and course activities. The Golf Shop Manager will be responsible for maximizing sales, tee sheet use, and profitability, proactive staff development, controlling expenses and shortages along with GolfNorth Properties Inc. brand standards. The Golf Shop Manager must ensure that a high level of customer service is always delivered and any issues that could arise with dissatisfied customers are managed. The Golf Shop Manager coaches and motivates the team to deliver all targets, and leads by example.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that the policies and procedures of the golf shop are enforced.
Prepare the employee work schedule ensuring that the golf shop is properly staffed to handle the customer load, and other activities such as receiving new shipments.
When necessary, resolve customer complaints to the customers satisfaction in a timely manner.
Establish golf shop cleanliness and appearance levels, and make certain that the golf shop personnel maintain the facility to those established criteria.
Establish and monitor the product displays in the Pro Shop.
Maintain strong inventory and purchasing control policies and procedures.
Ensure each customer receives exceptional "Customer First" service, by providing a customer friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards.
Develop, communicate and implement plans to maximize sales, to meet or exceed goals and objectives throughout the store, especially in designated departments.
Control shrinkage, expenses, and payroll, while ensuring sales floor is adequately stocked, signed, and merchandise is displayed to brand presentation.
Ensure execution of all visual merchandising programs, modules and direction, as dictated by GolfNorth Properties and the Regional Manager, by assisting and implementing floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through regular meetings, store walk-through and audits.
Address challenges, issues and opportunities in a direct, timely and constructive manner, partnering appropriately with Human Resources as needed.
Administer GolfNorth Properties Inc. policies and procedures fairly, taking timely and appropriate actions to ensure compliance.
Act proactively in seeking and sharing current and accurate knowledge, as it pertains to all GolfNorth Properties Inc. products and services.
Manage and motivate a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met.
Organize special promotions, displays and events.
Perform any other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
Completion of high school and College/CEGEP/vocational or technical training.
Golf course management degree/diploma preferred.
Demonstrated service orientation
Extensive knowledge of golf.
Minimum of 3 years work experience in the golf retail industry.
Minimum of 1 year work experience in a supervisory role in a retail environment.
Proven excellent customer service skills.
Management experience preferred.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to train and motivate staff.
Basic office administration skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite
Highly effective teamwork skills.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
Politically and culturally sensitive.
Able to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
Ability to learn and adapt to sales software quickly.
Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
Meticulous records maintenance skills.