Hardlines Manager-Waterloo IA-#688 - ReqCode 2751240

Every athlete knows what it takes to reach a new goal: a sound game plan for improvement, along with the discipline, focus and commitment required to execute the plan. At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we draw on these same qualities to advance toward our goal of becoming the number one sports and fitness specialty retailer for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, through the relentless improvement of everything we do. Every day, we're making steady progress toward this objective. Our formula for success is simple: We offer a wide selection of authentic sports, fitness and outdoor merchandise in a convenient, shopper-friendly environment; and we offer a strict financial discipline. Year after year, our unwavering commitment to these principles has enabled DICK'S Sporting Goods to deliver consistent financial performance.
As a DICK'S Sporting Goods Hardlines Manager you will be responsible for achieving Company objectives in sales performance, profit contribution and profit and loss control by overseeing the operational aspects of the Hardlines area of the store.
Essential functions of this position include:
* Developing schedules for the General Sports and Lodge departments and monitoring payroll on a daily basis to ensure payroll plans are met
* Managing the sales performance of the General Sports and Lodge departments to meet sales and margin goals
* Upholding Company standards for merchandise presentation
* Participating in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring for hourly and salaried associates in the Hardlines area
* Issuing appropriate counseling and disciplinary action to those associates who fail to meet our performance standards
* Ensuring compliance to all guidelines involved with safety, loss prevention and cash handling procedures

Success Profile
* Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal/communication skills
* Strong problem solving ability and analytical skills
* Good attention to detail
* Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
* Ability to meet Federal requirements for handling and processing firearm transactions
* Proficiency in MS Office
* 3- 5 years of retail or related management experience

Compensation
* Competitive starting salary
* Quarterly and annual bonus programs
* Annual performance reviews
* 401k program with immediate participation - company match after one year of service
Benefits
* Medical and Dental insurance available date of hire
* Company paid life insurance
* Supplemental life insurance
* Dependent life insurance
* Company paid short-term and long-term disability
* 2 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated during first calendar year of employment)
* Paid personal days
* Merchandise discounts
* Adoption assistance
* Paternity leave