Opportunity knocks at the Lakeshore Learning Store. Are you ready? 
You don’t need a background in education, but a desire to learn is essential! As one of our store managers, you get to develop a first-class team, implement plans to maximize store sales, and provide our customers with an unforgettable retail experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that demands operational expertise. Sound challenging? It is. But with success comes reward. Providing great customer service isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of who we are. 
Our energetic and friendly approach to exceeding each customer’s expectations is a hallmark of over 50 Lakeshore Learning Stores nationwide. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit. Lakeshore Learning Store managers have a knack for leading by example. 
In fact, this is the glue that holds our successful retail team together. No job is too small to tackle…and no team success is too small to celebrate. Responsibilities:Building Talent Assist management efforts to recruit and develop an engaged, sales-driven team  Ensure team members receive consistent coaching and growth opportunities and support career pathing  Conduct new hire onboarding training and development sessions  Support/assist in performance reviews and employee feedback sessions Help resolve staff conflicts and drive workplace engagement and motivation within the store Building Service Standards Supervise daily store operations to ensure service standards are met (& surpass expectations)  Seek and communication customer feedback regarding school and home use of products  Build a unique and lasting relationship with customers  Assist in developing and implementing customer service programs and recognition  Monitor staff interactions with customers and provide feedback  Building Revenue and Operational Excellence Ability to analyze sales data, inventory levels and market trends  Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in reporting and inventory management  Assist in maximizing sales and store profitability while effectively managing controllable expenses Maintain visual presentation of merchandise/signage and ensure store displays are aligned with sales goals  Maintain company expectations regarding retail policies and procedures, including store cleanliness and safety standards Own development of employee schedules to ensure optimal staffing and communicate schedules effectively Support sales initiatives, promotional activities, and the retail store’s outreach programs to raise awareness and foster relationships that support Lakeshore’s goals  
