FAQs
What is the primary purpose of the Store Manager role at Yousta?
The primary purpose of the Store Manager role is to be accountable for the store's topline sales, people management, supply chain management, maintaining the store's breakeven, conducting periodic audits, ensuring employee happiness, adhering to store SOPs, and controlling the bottom line of the business while ensuring the store looks and feels appealing with the support of Visual Merchandising (VM).
What key activities does a Store Manager need to focus on?
A Store Manager needs to focus on strategy and planning to drive business, project management and financial planning, people management, implementing policies, processes, and procedures, and ensuring excellent customer service.
What are some of the expected outcomes and KPIs for the Store Manager?
Expected outcomes and KPIs include achieving RAG as per the AOP, growth in EBITDA, increasing the NPS of the store, enhancing team knowledge to contribute to the topline, maintaining store SOP excellence, and establishing brand positioning.
What skills are essential for the Store Manager role?
Essential skills for the Store Manager role include expertise in retail operations, retail sales, store operations, merchandising, team building, and planogram management, as well as the ability to work under pressure, number proficiency, and customer-centricity.
How does the Store Manager support employee development?
The Store Manager supports employee development by recognizing and developing talent, optimizing manpower resources, providing functional and behavioral training, mentoring sales assistants, and ensuring timely reviews and feedback for all store employees.
What does the role involve regarding inventory and financial management?
The role involves controlling shrinkage, conducting periodic audits, maintaining breakeven business, focusing on the bottom line, controlling the OPEX cost of the store, optimizing inventory age, and ensuring stock turns.
How is customer satisfaction measured for the Store Manager?
Customer satisfaction is measured through the store's Net Promoter Score (NPS) and a focus on monitoring sales figures and adhering to inventory planning guidelines.
What types of training does the Store Manager conduct?
The Store Manager conducts training focused on store SOPs, product knowledge, brand differentiation, and presentation/selling techniques to ensure the team stays informed about new products and maintains adherence to store standards.
What is expected regarding store operations and compliance?
The Store Manager is expected to monitor sales figures and ensure adherence to store SOPs, conduct frequent SOP training, maintain negative inventory control, and ensure statutory compliance within store operations.
How does the Store Manager contribute to the store's profitability?
The Store Manager contributes to profitability by optimizing sales through customer engagement, maintaining control over operating expenses, focusing on categories' gross margins, and implementing effective marketing plans to drive sales promotions and events.