Brooke Toluba’s Post

Let’s reread this. OVER and OVER. Retail leaders have a fire inside them that others don’t possess. Their tenacity and grit allows them to keep their head on a swivel, content change like a boss, and think outside the box to complete the job at hand with the limited resources they are given. Retail is HARD, if you haven’t walked a day in a retail employees shoes then you will never know just how hard they work.

Did a retail leader apply for your open position? Lucky you! Here's what we are awesome at: Hiring Training Scheduling Interviewing Operations Merchandising Office admin Business analysis Conflict resolution Customer service IT troubleshooter Furniture assembly Leading a team of 50+ people and so. much. more. The next time someone with a retail leadership background applies at your organization, take another look. Retail leaders are savvy resourceful and work quickly. The skills we learn on the job are not learned in a college setting. Keep shining, leaders! You got this. ✌🏼 #leadership #retail

As a former retail leader, my skillset is truly incredible. I have learned how to be the true definition of a multi-tasker.

If you're a hiring manager and you come across an application from a retail leader, look at it. You may think they don't have the experience to fit your business, but what if I told you what retail leaders do on the regular - IT Hiring Training First aid Operations Counselor Cheerleader Merchandiser Register repair Shipping/receiving Associate advocate Furniture construction and oh yah We can talk to anyone about anything and remain calm in emergencies. Sound like someone you may want to talk to? I thought so. #retail #leadership

Retail leaders, the ultimate 'jacks of all trades,' possess a diverse skill set from team management to analytical prowess, business acumen, and IT operations. It's time to stop overlooking the invaluable contributions we bring to businesses. Let's redefine the narrative! #RetailLeaders #VersatileSkills #BusinessSuccess"

If you're a hiring manager and you come across an application from a retail leader, look at it. You may think they don't have the experience to fit your business, but what if I told you what retail leaders do on the regular - IT Hiring Training First aid Operations Counselor Cheerleader Merchandiser Register repair Shipping/receiving Associate advocate Furniture construction and oh yah We can talk to anyone about anything and remain calm in emergencies. Sound like someone you may want to talk to? I thought so. #retail #leadership

What a great post and agree with everything. I had a great career in retail management. 

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I've found something that a lot of over-stressed Managers and Team Leaders forget over time is that you hired your team members for a reason. You hired your Team Members because - They have fresh ideas and perspectives - They are highly skilled in their area of expertise - They see things that you and your current team members don't - They bring a wealth of outside experience - and so much more It's so easy to get caught up in the moment, in the current project, or timeline; and think you have to be caught up in it all. You don't. You're only making yourself more stressed out. Trust your past self. Trust your Team. #leadership #retail #teambuilding #community #management #hiring #planning #sales

Absolutely, Kit Campoy! Your perspective on the diverse skill set of retail leaders is spot on. The ability to handle a multitude of responsibilities, from IT to first aid, makes them valuable assets in any team. Thanks for shedding light on the versatility and resilience of retail leaders. #RetailLeadership 🛍️👥