Lead Associate - Retail Distribution Center
New Yesterday
At the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, our retail outlets reflect the luxury of our hotels and the authenticity of our destinations. We invite you to showcase your passion for engaging service, where your warmth and knowledge of our offerings will assist guests in re-creating our exceptional hotel experience in their own homes.
What you will be doing:
Building High Performing Teams:
Develop, inspire, and retain top talent
Coach and develop to maximize the success and efficiently of storeroom associates
Set and reinforce clear and aligned expectations, performance, results and accountability with all associates
Effectively and fairly manage and drive high performance of all associates
Ensure onboarding and continued training of the associate team
Positively communicate personal and team goals to promote the highest output.
Daily Meetings & Tasks
Retail Leadership storeroom presence
Run all sales reports for prior day on all stores
Accurately pull all replenishing product and deliver to the proper stores based on sales reports
Inventory all boxes in the storeroom at the beginning of the shift and make sure all boxes from previous day are accounted for.
Efficiently count incoming orders to insure Correct invoicing
Accurately receive all orders into Dataworks
Efficiently and properly sticker all received orders
Promptly deliver and store new items in storeroom/store
Live the Culture:
Make good, fact-based shopkeeper decisions that keep the stores full and abundant
Build a storeroom environment that is sharply focused on consistently and accurately receiving of all goods
Lead consistent focus on delivering engaging customer experiences
Promote the culture of colleague recognition
Build a team that works well together based on the needs of the division
Operational Excellence:
Oversee all aspects of storeroom and shop floor execution, including inventory accuracy, space management, and product presentation. Maintain a strong leadership presence in the storeroom and retail areas to provide direction and oversight.
Uphold and enforce all policies, procedures, and brand standards.
Direct inventory management activities.
Ensure prompt, organized, and accurate delivery of new merchandise to store locations.
Accountability of all policies and procedures
Incorporate Loss Prevention and safety messages into daily operations
Maintain OSHA requirements to ensure the outlets are a safe working and shopping environment.
Weekly Meetings & Tasks
Weekly direct report one on one meetings
Include 5-minute micro-training sessions during down time — covering topics like receiving accuracy, Dataworks tips, or safety procedures.
Monthly Meetings & Tasks
Check and replenish basic supplies (labels, printer ink, tape, clipboards, cleaning materials) and reorganize storage bins and shelves.
Execute monthly shop inventories in partnership with Director of Retail Receiving & Business Support
Develop a rotational system where storeroom staff can cross-train in other shops or retail functions to build skillsets and keep daily work fresh.
Allocate time for monthly organization and cleaning, ensuring proper labeling, shelf order, and accessibility.
Identify items with upcoming expirations or limited-time relevance and communicate with Director of Retail Receiving & Business Support for promotional action.
Quarterly Meetings & Tasks
Create and schedule quarterly storeroom deep cleaning
Review Team training needs developing training needs
Rotate seasonal or dated product to front shelves and flag excess or aged items for sell-through strategies.
Update product shelf labels, storage signs, and area identifications to maintain clear visibility and reduce mispacks.
Review current Standard Operating Procedures with team, incorporating any changes or improvements into training materials.
Annual Meetings & Tasks
Schedule an annual deep cleaning of the storeroom — including floors, vents, shelves, light fixtures, and hard-to-reach storage areas.
Check all equipment used in the storeroom (scanners, printers, carts, ladders, etc.) for wear, service needs, or replacement.
Ensure all storeroom team members are up-to-date with required training or certifications (e.g., food safety handling, lift training)
Other Operating Purchase Requests & Approvals
Purchase requests are approved by Director of Retail Receiving & Business Support
Qualifications
Previous experience within retail preferred
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and/or Point of Sales System required
University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
Must possess a professional presentation
Previous Hotel experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
- Location:
- Scottsdale
- Job Type:
- PartTime