Borders Books & Music Work Values

Daily Duties at Borders Books & Music:

Managed smooth-running, model stores characterized by excellence in merchandising and inventory control, focus on training and staff development and open communication lines. Met and exceeded company goals by defining clear priorities, stressing performance standards, insisting on strong customer service and managing expenses to achieve profitability. Built confidence in employees and quickly gained their respect by taking an active interest in people, guiding them to accomplish results and acknowledging their contributions and career goals. Administered HR functions inside store; recruiting, interviewing and evaluating supervisory and front-line staff. Developed sales and succession plans, developing 2 managers to GM. Compiled and analyzed periodic reports to include P&L, payroll, sales, shrink, and customer feedback. Selected as Field Trainer, responsible for preparing newly promoted manager to drive results and succeed.

What they like about Borders Books & Music:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

District Manager, General Manager, Store Manager, Field Trainer, Retail, Hospitality, Denver Metro, Boulder Metro, Multi-unit, Big Box, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Excellent verbal communication, Excellent written communication, Work overtime, Work weekends, adaptable, flexible, reliable, conscientious, detail oriented, manage conflict, solve problems, backroom activities, fast paced environment, visual skills, clear communication, effective listening, strong interpersonal skills, team oriented, customer focused, managing staff, leadership role, specialty retail, team results, responsibility, accountability, lead by example, models core values, protects confidentiality, ethical behaviors, open communication, manage performance, team setting, coach, new hire training, training modules, learning environment, staffing needs, identify talent, succession planning, retain high potential employees, review performance, implement action plan, recognition programs, rewards behaviors, time management skills, prioritization, brand integrity, driving results, achieves metrics, communication, manage change, visual excellence, operational excellence, financial results, administrative duties, store openings, human resources, HR, monitor performance, cost savings, group presentations, public speaking, profitable, managing expenses, performance standards, staff development, training, inventory control, merchandising, local marketing, POS systems, Peoplesoft, monitor payroll budget, firing, hiring, interviewing, recruiting, drive accountability, organizational change, goal setting, sales driving, customer service

Skills

Software Implementation, Clearly define and support companys' annual growth and financial goals., Work with team to determine the appropriate and necessary strategies and tactics to achieve goals by concentrating on Key Metrics., Assess the potential challenges of executing plans, define strategies and tactics to overcome them, and know how to make the tactics scalable across each store. , Identify the training and development resources necessary for teams to incrementally achieve objectives throughout the fiscal year., Obtain buy-in and support from manager teams for quarterly and period objectives, execution, timetable and measurement., Time Management: Manage competing priorities, be focused, be organized, align plans to priorities., HR Experience: interviewing, hiring, evaluating, employment law., Training: Public speaking, Group Presentations, New Hire Orientation etc.

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Borders Books & Music: