Store Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the store position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular input to the District Manager Retail (DM) and collaborate with different back office functions (Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising & Allocations, Supply Chain, Profit Protection, Human Resources, Store Development, Retail Facility Management) to achieve sales & brand ambition.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Installs store fixtures including shelving, display cases, oil racks, parts counter, or any other movable fixtures in stores
• Program compliance, certification and training of Sales Professionals in assigned store
• Verify receipt of CEDIS product to Store inventory
• Participate in the cross audits of Visual Factory
• Lead store operations, recruiting, management, training and sales functions
• Under the direction of the Store Manager, oversee all areas of inventory control
• A clean and well maintained store environment
• Knowledgeable, friendly and well-trained team members

I am excited to be applying for the position of store. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and oversight to guarantee compliance with Company Safety policies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Connects with the greater community and acts as a brand ambassador for JOANN
• Stays adept at knowing the product and staying curious on new merchandise and trends
• Verifies packing slips by matching them to the authorized invoice and verify that they are on the • Merchandise Receiving Log
• Identifies any discrepancies between invoice cost and purchase order amounts and alerts the buyer or Associate of any discrepancies
• Posts LITES central pay invoices
• Matches DSD invoices, inter-store transfers and RAD invoices to SDM weekly statement
• Generates store cheques for Associate’s signature and post entries to LITES
• Monitor the receiving and unloading of merchandise to ensure that all department receiving accurately reflect the items and counts listed on vendor invoices, ensure accurate billing and pricing, routinely check products to confirm quality, count, and condition, and enforce receiving procedure according to company policy

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the store position.

Previously, I was responsible for visibility to existing technology standards and practices across retail IT solutions and infrastructures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Superior and consistent store conditions
• Manage and generate entire store product orders on a weekly (or as necessary) basis to meet sales goals and customer demand
• Oversee the visual merchandising of the entire store, including product placement, shelf and display appearance, according to company standards
• Lead associates in carrying out merchandising plans and customer service objectives
• Organize and maintain proper inventory levels in store backroom in order to meet store merchandise scrap and shrink objective
• Manage receiving of merchandise according to company inventory and safety standards
• Manage work schedules according to the budgeted hours and business needs
• Act as first point of contact for all safety, customer and associate issues and work within company guidelines to find the best possible resolution of those issues

I would like to submit my application for the store opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular Category Training on new items, merchandising and departmental best practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Self-motivated, driven with a strong work ethic
• Polished interpersonal and communications skills
• Executing standards in recruiting, hiring, training, guest services, visual merchandising, and store operations
• Enhance brand loyalty by empowering team to create a natural and personable experience for customers
• Maintains a high level of customer focus and leads by example with clear and engaging communication
• Ensures visual directives and standards are maintained
• Passion for teaching associates product knowledge and how to apply their learnings to the customer experience
• Develops long-lasting customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customers’ needs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the store position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for feedback relevant on store, merchandising, In-store displays, product and inventory best practices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Maintain proper ordering procedures according to company policy to ensure effective inventory control to maximize sales & turnover and to minimize over‑ and under‑ stocks
• Order necessary supplies for the department on a regular basis
• Handle damaged or distressed merchandise according to company policy and control the level of damaged goods in the department and warehouses
• Review invoice documents to confirm accuracy of item descriptions, sizes, quantities and pricing
• Merchandise per company guideline/policy to build sales and gross
• Implement procedures to ensure that all merchandise is properly rotated in accordance with product code dates and store policies
• Lead, coach, and support the associates throughout the store in performing their duties and developing their strengths to achieve their goals
• Manage the overall operations of the store and support the company plan, increase service levels, sales, and profit