• Responsible for ensuring the Store consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short and long term planning, expense control, sales and service.
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Brand Values and service standards.
• Spends 90% of their working time on the sales floor engaging with consumers, selling, and coaching employees.
• Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the recruitment, training, development and succession of high performing, results driven Associates.
• Accountable for payroll control and service driven scheduling in order to maintain a highly profitable location while providing the highest levels of service to customers.
• Manage and monitor Loss Prevention education and awareness programs.
• Directly responsible for Loss Prevention and Operational compliance within store.
• Manage and achieve or exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals
• Manage and communicate merchandise opportunities to Store and / or the Assistant Store Manager.
• Participate in new store openings and/or store closings; travel may be required.
• Ensure execution and maintenance of all Visual Guidelines as well as guaranteeing the visual presentation of the Store always meets or exceeds PUMA standards.
• Maintain physical condition of Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• Required to comply with all Policies & Procedures, operational core competencies and key accountabilities.
• Execute all requirements necessary to maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all Store Associates and Customers.
• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required.

• One to two years of management experience in a focused, customer service oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear) with results driven track record
• Proven ability to exceed sales while meeting payroll goals, demonstrated ability to identify, hire, train, develop and retain top   talent Managers as well as teams, ability to reason through complex issues, demonstrates effective communication, ability to present information to large groups

• Ensure together with the Store Manager that the Store consistently achieves or even exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short and long-term planning, expense control, sales and service
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Brand Values and service standards
• Assume responsibility for accurately processing sales, exchange, refund transactions and discounts at the cash desk while ensuring the adherence of Discount Policy & Procedures
• Assist the Store Manager in the recruitment, training, development and succession as well as in preparing and administering performance appraisals of the team
• Analyze customer profiles, buying trends and competitive information to drive business together with the Store Manager
• Assume responsibility for Loss Prevention and operational compliance within the Store; Manage, achieve and try to exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals; Oversee and manage physical inventory counts
• Assist the Store Manager in communicating, managing and executing all Marketing driven initiatives and events within budget and according to all Policies & Procedures

• Proven management experience in a focused, customer service-oriented retail environment (preferably Apparel/Footwear)
• Passion for PUMA Brand
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Customer oriented, reliable and friendly personality
• Recruiting and team development skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and (self) motivational skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to present information to large groups
• Interest in innovation and change
• PC-literacy, general MS-Office knowledge including the use of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet
• On and Offsite trainings
• Developmental position for high performing Supervisors to continue increasing their skillset in order to become a Store Manager

• Ensure together with the Store Manager that the Store consistently achieves or even exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short and long-term planning, expense control, sales and service
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Brand Values and service standards
• Assume responsibility for accurately processing sales, exchange, refund transactions and discounts at the cash desk while ensuring the adherence of Discount Policy & Procedures
• Assist the Store Manager in the recruitment, training, development and succession as well as in preparing and administering performance appraisals of the team
• Analyze customer profiles, buying trends and competitive information to drive business together with the Store Manager
• Assume responsibility for Loss Prevention and operational compliance within the Store; Manage, achieve and try to exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals; Oversee and manage physical inventory counts
• Assist the Store Manager in communicating, managing and executing all Marketing driven initiatives and events within budget and according to all Policies & Procedures

• Proven management experience in a focused, customer service-oriented retail environment (preferably Apparel/Footwear)
• Passion for PUMA Brand
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Customer oriented, reliable and friendly personality
• Recruiting and team development skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and (self) motivational skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to present information to large groups
• Interest in innovation and change
• PC-literacy, general MS-Office knowledge including the use of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet
• On and Offsite trainings
• Developmental position for high performing Supervisors to continue increasing their skillset in order to become a Store Manager

Sales Management: Drive and achieve sales, KPIs, and profitability goals via offering and showing products to customers, assisting them in choosing products, consulting on product purposes, properties, quality, care rules, prices, offer substitute, new, and related products, calculating purchase costs, issuing receipts, preparing documents, packing purchases, and handling exchanges.
Customer Experience & Communication: Ensure high standards of customer service and engagement on the sales floor.Take measures to prevent and resolve conflict situations.Foster effective communication within the team and with other departments.
Salesfloor Engagement: Spend 90% of time on the sales floor engaging with customers and coaching employees.
Team Management: Assist in recruiting, training, developing, and managing store staff. Motivate and encourage retail sales staff to achieve sales target
Store Operations:
Process POS transactions (sales, exchanges, discounts and refunds) accurately in comply with Retail P&Ps. Identify, interpret, diagnose the performance of the store as based on controllable operational KPI’s  (including but not limited to CR, UPT, ATV).
Loss Prevention: Oversee loss prevention and ensure operational compliance.
Inventory Management: Achieve or exceed inventory and shrink goals; manage physical inventory counts.
Merchandise Management: Handle incoming and outgoing merchandise and communicate opportunities. Ensure the store's visual presentation meets or exceeds PUMA VM standards.
Reporting: Prepare and analyze sales reports, and provide insights to improve performance.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Sales (Profitability Management and performance):
Essential for achieving sales goals, managing payroll, and ensuring profitability.
Analytical abilities preparing and analyzing sales reports, and providing insights to improve performance. Ability to interpret and diagnose the store performance as based on controllable operational KPI’s (including but not limited to CR, UPT, ATV).

Product Knowledge: Understanding the purposes, properties, quality, care rules, and prices of the products being sold. This includes being able to offer substitute, new, and related products to customers.

Customer Service & Communication: Crucial for maintaining high standards of customer experience and handling sales transactions accurately. Fostering effective communication within the team and with other departments.

Salesfloor Engagement: Necessary for spending time on the sales floor, engaging with customers, and coaching employees.

Sales Floor Stock: Manage stock levels in the sales floor and ensure sizes and styles are available for the customers.