Assistant General Manager - San Diego Airport Retail Multi-Unit

Established in 1960, Paradies Lagardere is an Atlanta-based family-owned business operating over 950 stores in 100+ airports throughout the United States and Canada. It has been recognized by World Airport Revenue News, the airport industry's leading publication, as the "Best Airport Retailer" for 25 consecutive years. With extensive experience in operating both local and national brands, including CNBC, PGA TOUR, Brooks Brothers, Brighton Collectibles, Harley Davidson, Pandora, and Spanx, Paradies Lagardere operates in more airports than any other retail concessionaire.

The ideal candidate will have retail and sales experience and a desire to join an exciting, energetic, and trend-setting airport concessionaire. This role drives the company’s key performance metrics by delivering an exceptional customer store experience through the associates they manage.

Responsibilities :

1. Motivate team through our company’s vision and direction to encompass our core values
2. Communicate clear expectations and hold location team accountable to achieve all brand, performance, and behavior standards
3. Lead and inspire a great customer service culture by recognizing and rewarding
4. Build relationships with peer and upper management
5. Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top sales talent for the stores, including ensuring excellent staffing levels
6. Train and continuously develop teams
7. Provide consistent performance feedback
8. Recognize performance issues in a timely manner and partner with General Manager and Regional HR Manager to develop action plans for resolution
9. Ensure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly
10. Direct and execute strategic merchandising to maximize sales and presentation standards
11. Partner in the location’s execution of all merchandise processing and flow to the floor, in conjunction with stockroom/warehouse standards
12. Partner with General Manager and District/Regional Managers to execute the location business plan that drives results and maximizes business opportunities
13. Achieve predetermined financial budgets, including payroll containment
14. Drive the company’s brand loyalty through sales leadership, coaching, and connecting with the customer experience
15. Achieve location shrink goals while maintaining operational standards to secure assets

Qualifications :

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Salary range: $68,640 to $72,000