Ecko Store Management and Sales team needed! Tannersville, PA

DIVISION: Ecko Direct – Retail DivisionPOSITION TITLE: Store Management-Store, Associate and Assistant Manager positions available, as well as sales and stock positionsPLEASE QUOTE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN SUBJECT LINE OF EMAILCOMPANY OVERVIEW:Since its creation in 1993, the group of companies that comprise Marc Ecko Enterprises has grown to include: *ecko unltd.® men's and red by Marc Ecko® juniors apparel, as well as outerwear, footwear, watches, eyewear, belts, bags, and more. Marc Ecko Enterprises also includes Marc Ecko “Cut & Sew”, G-Unit® clothing and accessories (a joint venture with multi-platinum musician, 50 Cent); Zoo York® (a line of action sports-inspired clothing and accessories); and Avirex®. The Company also publishes Complex® magazine, a men’s consumer magazine with a rate base of 335,000; and Marc Ecko Entertainment, a full-service production company, with a focus on interactive entertainment.*ecko unltd. products are available in over 5,000 stores domestically and in over 60 countries internationally. Marc Ecko Enterprises is aggressively increasing the number of its specialty retail stores across the country, embarking on a growth plan of 50 stores to over 200 by 2008. The Ecko Direct Retail Division includes Marc Ecko Collection (MEC) stores, Ecko Enterprise and Ecko Outlet Stores. For additional information, please visit www.marceckoenterprises.com GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:The Store Management position directs all merchandising, operational and human resources functions at the individual store location. Store Managers are responsible for maximizing profits, sales, customer service and more. Store Managers are also responsible for the training and development of their management staff and associate team.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:• Sales:• Analyze sales performance and develop strategies to meet company sales expectations• Communicate and execute strategies in order to promote a sales driven environment• Exceed store sales plan• Talent Acquisition:• Forecast future hiring needs and recruit for management and associate candidates• Train and develop store management• Operations/Merchandising:• Ensure flawless execution of company merchandising and marketing strategies• Identify market specific merchandising opportunities• Ensure district complies to and executes company policy and procedure• Monitor payroll and operational expenses adhering to all budgets• Control shortage by utilizing Loss Prevention and Inventory Control processesQUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:• Bachelors degree in related field• 2+ years experience in retail management• 3+ years experience in retail industrySPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:• Strong leadership skills• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Ability to plan and organize future events• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills• Enthusiastic about business• Desire to grow and develop within career and industryTO APPLY:To apply for a management opportunity in your area please forward your resume, including region desired, ability to relocate and salary history to:E-mail: LisaJ@ecko.com Please quote opportunity to be consider for, Store Management, in subject line of E-mail.We thank all applicants for their interest by only those selected will be contacted for interviews.Marc Ecko Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)