General Manager, Retail

Do you have retail store management experience, does the ocean world and unique public aquariums 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 deliver exceptional retail experiences and are passionate about adding value to the ultimate experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned experiential attractions 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, a place of fun and great adventure, located in downtown Atlanta – where visitors explore the magic and discoveries that this world under the sea brings to life.

Imagine yourself leading a team and inspiring guests to create memorable experiences…Now imagine yourself in a rewarding General Manager role at our Georgia Aquarium Gift Shops!

THE POSITION 

As General Manager (Full-Time Hourly), you will lead the Georgia Aquarium (GAQ) retail business. The General Manager (GM) job is focused on driving per capita sales, revenue and operational excellence.  The GM is responsible for building and retaining a high performing and diverse community including Store Leadership and Store Team Members.  The GM serves as an advocate for our stores and our partners and acts as an ambassador within Event Network (E|N) and the external marketplace.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Acts as a liaison between E|N and GAQ and provides day to day leadership and management in service to GAQ and E|N in alignment with strategic and operational objectives to drive the business.
• Strong merchant mentality to understanding assortment needs, space planning and presentation to drive per capita sales and revenue growth.
• Responsible for execution of store operating processes as well as Store Team effectiveness. 
• Responsible for ensuring the Store Team keeps all stores to the highest standards and all policies, procedures and governance of GAQ and E|N are followed.
• Collaborates with E|N Team to identify revenue performance trends & opportunities, resolve issues and drives to exceed operational excellence.
• Uphold and evaluate the execution of established E|N best practices. Work within E|N communities to develop new best practices to maximize per capita sales and organic growth.
• Communicates clear expectations and holds Store Operations Director, Store Team, and self accountable to all GAQ & E|N standards of performance and behavior.
• Supports future growth through effective recruitment, selection and on boarding of talent.
• Provides visual presentation direction and training to all Team Members to support “Selling More”.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, or General Merchandise Manager for a retailer or cultural museum.  Proven strengths in assortment planning, buying, creative product development, inventory management & analysis, and management.
• A high energy, creative merchant with a passion for retail and a desire for continued career growth.  Ability to work in a fast-growth, entrepreneurial, values-based, and collaborative environment. 
• Must exemplify and promote Event Network culture, build strong business and partner relationships, and have an “in-service” orientation.
• Exceptionally strong and proven leadership abilities including strong verbal and written communication skills, staff motivation and development, and team building.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 General Manager 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 General Manager must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

BRING YOUR TALENT TO US! 

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Event Network is an equal opportunity employer.