Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Anchorage, AK

Do you have retail store management experience, does the ocean world connect to your interests, and do you want to work for an amazing company that puts its Team, Partners, Guests & Planet first?

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We are passionate about adding value to the ultimate experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned experiential destinations across the United States.

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT THIS PREMIER DESTINATION

We believe The Experience matters. Be a part of this fascinating “must-see” cultural destination located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward – where visitors create memorable experiences as they explore the magic and discoveries that Alaska’s premier public aquarium brings to life.

Imagine yourself inspiring visitors to create memorable experiences…Now imagine yourself in a fun and rewarding Store Director role at our Discovery Gift Shop @ The Alaska SeaLife Center!

THE POSITION

As Store Director (Full-Time Hourly),you will lead a specific store, and build and retain a high performing and diverse workforce of Assistant Store Directors, Sales Leads, and team members. You will be responsible for overall guest service and merchandise presentation. You will also be responsible for building, inspiring and leading our Company’s vision and strategy to the store team and the partner’s management team in a manner consistent with our Core Values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Retail store management
• Identify new ways to drive sales and achieve goals
• Ensure sales opportunities are maximized through the right product and communicates inventory opportunities to the corporate office
• Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines
• Develop and maintain a strong alliance with all venue partners with a goal to maintain long term relationships
• Prioritize and execute short and long-term business goals in partnership withVP of Store Quality
• Lead the store team to achieve net income goals, sales goals, per caps and all operating and people objectives.
• Recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of a talented team
• Ensure that the highest level of guest service is provided

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• 5 years of retail management experience required
• Strong retail sales background, strong merchandising abilities, an entrepreneurial spirit, great interpersonal skills, and love to sell
• Ability to show dynamic leadership, hire and train staff, and motivate staff to promote maximum performance
• Ability to understand and follow all guest service programs
• Must have open availability for a flexible work schedule that meets the needs of the business, including evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts
• Proven ability to create a positive work environment

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Store Director is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Store Director must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Seward, AK 99664: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person