FT Retail Manager - Ramble on Pearl (Boulder)

FT Retail Manager - Ramble on Pearl (1638 Pearl Street)

Ramble on Pearl is seeking an enthusiastic individual excited about the unique opportunity to shape and grow Boulder's only social enterprise clothing boutique and become part of a very exciting future. At Ramble, we sell nationally recognized brands of men’s and women’s active lifestyle clothing while our store acts as a classroom to teach job skills to adults with developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will work with our executive leadership team to deliver quality and value in the operation of Ramble on Pearl while generating the financial results that enable us to deliver our mission. Now in our seventh year of operations, we are looking for an individual equipped with the skills and experience to make our retail store thrive in these challenging times.

Ramble on Pearl is owned and operated by Boulder Treasures, Inc, a nonprofit founded in 2013, that creates pathways to purpose and community for adults with developmental disabilities through a job training apprentice program operated within our store. At Ramble on Pearl, we teach critical work skills to our apprentices through paid on-the-job training, then help them secure meaningful employment in the community. And in 2021, we will be expanding our capacity and reach through a collaboration with Boulder Housing Partners as part of their 30Pearl Affordable Housing project. This project will provide innovative housing opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities as part of an Independent Living Community. In addition, we will be opening a second business venture co-located with these apartments to increase our apprentice program capacity. Come join our team as we expand!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand, embrace and emanate Boulder Treasures’ mission and be a true ambassador for our program.

Manage day-to-day business operations, inventory, merchandising and retail staff to deliver first-class customer service and generate sales growth.

Coordinate the collaboration between our retail and job coaching staff to support the successful operation of our apprenticeship program.

Create and foster a respectful, motivated team environment that demonstrates an enthusiasm for working with diversity.

Track and report sales and other metrics.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following expertise:

Demonstrated leadership ability, with a minimum of three years of experience in a retail setting; minimum of two years of retail store management experience.

Self-motivated and sales oriented, with outstanding integrity required.

Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to lead and mentor others to realize their full potential with clarity, consistency, firmness, respect, and patience.

Demonstrated ability to deliver results through motivating, inspiring, and developing a high performing retail team.

A self-starter with strong leadership skills who seeks new challenges as a personal growth opportunity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Please reply with a resume and cover