Borders Books & Music Work Values

Daily Duties at Borders Books & Music:

Performed range of sales, customer service and team development activities. Led merchandising activities to include end-cap and table displays, and designing / implementing shelving schemes. Managed employee expectations, monitoring performance, approving payroll, and disseminating human resources services. Provided training for new hires and ongoing coaching for experienced staff on corporate policy, store procedures, customer service, product display guidelines, and computer and payment systems. Analyzed and interpreted P&L Reports relative to supporting statistics and trends. Performed daily cash reconciliation, opening and closing functions.

What they like about Borders Books & Music:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

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: