Manager Trainee, Assistant Manager, Full time Sales

Join a strong and growing company where coming to work everyday is both rewarding and fun. The Clarks Companies N.A., makers of Clarks, Privo, Bostonian, Indigo and Originals fine footwear will challenge you every step of the way. We are a customer-driven organization—we listen, we learn, we respect one another, encourage creativity and personal contribution, focus on partnering with people and above all, make it easy for our customers to do business with us. Employees throughout the organization are empowered to make decisions— everyone here has a voice and shares in the responsibility. Our Mission Statement says it all: Our passion is to listen to our customers and deliver a product that allows the consumer to feel the pride, respect and trust of everyone at the Clarks Companies N.A. The Clarks Companies N.A. is looking for a skilled Manager Trainee,Assistant Manager and Full time Sales Associates to work in our exciting Clarks Store located in Riverchase Galleria and Summit Mall!   Our culture is one of caring and commitment for our employees’ well-being and growth, while working together in an atmosphere of trust and respect.  We sincerely believe that in our retail environment our employees are the competitive advantage.  We provide training that is the best in the business, giving you the tools you need to excel in your position. Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service. Fit, measure, and educate customer on product. Lend support of achieving the highest standard of store appearance. Understand store concept, target customer and mall/center competition. Engage customers in conversation and assist in the understanding, demonstration, description and selection of merchandise. Responsible for meeting individual productivity goals set by Manager. Additional Responsibilities for Management Positions: Recruit, interview, train and motivate all store staff. Enforce and educate company policies and standards. Meet or surpass store and individual employee productivity goals. Responsible for learning new product construction, fashion/style direction, target customer and communicating those concepts to staff. Responsible for keeping store inventory at proper merchandising levels and communicating changes, needs, or suggestions when necessary. Requirements:Essential physical requirements of all in store positions include; standing for long periods of time, frequent bending to tie and fit shoes, climbing and moving of ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.  Retail experience is preferred, with 1-3 years of prior retail or comparable management experience required for all Management positions.  Candidates must pass a State and Federal background check. Benefits: The Clarks Companies, N.A. offers a benefits package that leads the industry. We offer comprehensive medical, dental and prescription drug plans to all employees working thirty hours or more a week. Our 401(k) retirement program is also available which includes a generous employer match. We provide company paid disability, life insurance, and a paid time off benefit and flexible work arrangement options. Our unique training program through Clarks Companies University and our Tuition Reimbursement program offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth and development. In addition, we offer an employee discount on all Clarks Companies, N.A. products. Community Involvement: As much as we grow as a company, we never forget that people are most important. We believe that as a company we have an inherent responsibility to help in the community. Giving back is an important part of the way we do business. As an employee of Clarks Companies N.A., you'll have the opportunity to join our Newton, MA team who collect and distribute food to needy families; participate in The Two/Ten Foundation with other shoe organizations for corporate volunteer day; sell coupons to help raise money for Triangle (one of our non-profit friends assisting people with abilities); join our Kennett Square, PA team working to improve adult literacy, donate items to the Toys for Tots program in our Hanover, PA location, or work with multiple organizations to support breast cancer research with colleagues in the rest of the footwear industry. We welcome your interest in Clarks N.A. and look forward to learning more about you. Company: The Clarks Companies Location: Birmingham, AL 35244 Salary/Wage: 30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD /year Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Company: The Clarks CompaniesEmail: Apply by EmailReference Code: Riverchase Galleria,Birmingham CCNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.