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Requirements found

Training (must) Sales Scheduling (must) Inventory Logistics Budgeting Compliance

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Director".

Main responsibilities

  • Drive a culture anchored in our people-first employee experience philosophy rooted in authenticity, integrity, inclusion, equity, and empathy.
  • Partner with the store’s leadership team and HR Generalist to drive an inclusive and equitable talent acquisition strategy, and actively work in building a c…
  • Develop and empower the store’s team by providing effective and frequent coaching, feedback, recognition and encouragement.
  • Support an inclusive and equitable work environment and uphold our Code of Conduct and commitment to a work environment that is free from discri mination, ha…
  • Support the efforts of creating a culture of clear and open communication with your team, ensuring all team members are equipped with information they need t…
  • Support and drive the store’s recognition initiatives, in partnership with the HR Generalist, fostering a work environment of collaboration, camaraderie, and…
  • Serve as a deeply knowledgeable advocate for our product philosophy and portfolio, and inspiring and coaching your team to facilitate customer-led discovery …
  • Develop and support a culture of accountability for expected service levels, coaching to performance standards, maintaining a constant presence on the floor …
  • Support the testing and implementation of new customer experiences in collaboration with HQ teams to innovate on the Glossier retail experience.
  • communicate effectively to Store Director and relevant corporate partners to support continuous improvement and innovation of the Glossier retail experience …

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Support the efforts of creating a culture of clear and open communication with your team, ensuring all team members are equipped with information they need t…” · “communicate effectively to Store Director and relevant corporate partners to support continuous improvement and innovation of the Glossier retail experience …” · “or Partnerships & Facilities (maintains close connectivity with corporate teams, ensuring there are direct lines of productive communication and collaboratio…”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “Partner with the store’s leadership team and HR Generalist to drive an inclusive and equitable talent acquisition strategy, and actively work in building a c…” · “Support and drive the store’s recognition initiatives, in partnership with the HR Generalist, fostering a work environment of collaboration, camaraderie, and…” · “Support the testing and implementation of new customer experiences in collaboration with HQ teams to innovate on the Glossier retail experience.”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “Develop and support a culture of accountability for expected service levels, coaching to performance standards, maintaining a constant presence on the floor …” · “Analyze business results, in partnership with the Store Director, to identify strategies to improve overall store operations and drive results.” · “Demonstrated ability to employ outstanding communication practices that are ongoing, clear, and structured, promoting transparency, accountability, and under…”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Leadership and mentoring Core
    In the posting: “As part of the store’s leadership team, you will be fully immersed in the development of the store’s talent culture, with direct impact to the employee and c…” · “Deeply understand, model, and coach Glossier’s mission, vision and values: Devoted to the Customer, Inclusive, Curious, Courageous, and Discerning.” · “Partner with the store’s leadership team and HR Generalist to drive an inclusive and equitable talent acquisition strategy, and actively work in building a c…”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Customer focus Core
    In the posting: “As an Assistant Store Director, it’s your job to lead, inspire, and develop a best-in-class team to create inspiring and exceptional customer experiences, an…” · “As an experienced lead with a hospitality mindset, you foster and maintain a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for both store teams and customers, w…” · “As part of the store’s leadership team, you will be fully immersed in the development of the store’s talent culture, with direct impact to the employee and c…”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Create effective and strategic team schedules to support the customer experience and meet payroll targets.” · “3+ years of experience leading teams in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment.” · “Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Adaptability and learning Core
    In the posting: “Our north-star values are to be Human, Curious, Playful, and Helpful.” · “Deeply understand, model, and coach Glossier’s mission, vision and values: Devoted to the Customer, Inclusive, Curious, Courageous, and Discerning.” · “Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays required.”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Develop and support a culture of accountability for expected service levels, coaching to performance standards, maintaining a constant presence on the floor …” · “Support the testing and implementation of new customer experiences in collaboration with HQ teams to innovate on the Glossier retail experience.” · “Logistics (the go-to expert on all inventory logistics, overseeing the efficient flow of inventory into the store, and serves as the store’s Safety Captain);”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “As part of the store’s leadership team, you will be fully immersed in the development of the store’s talent culture, with direct impact to the employee and c…” · “Partner with the store’s leadership team and HR Generalist to drive an inclusive and equitable talent acquisition strategy, and actively work in building a c…” · “Identify areas of potential growth within your teams and coach accordingly to strengthen and further develop these in alignment to core competencies and perf…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “Support an inclusive and equitable work environment and uphold our Code of Conduct and commitment to a work environment that is free from discri mination, ha…” · “Operations (owns the operational processes of the store, managing supplies and equipment, and serves as the retail tech subject matter expert);”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Monitor and analyze customer feedback, working with your Store Director and fellow Associate Store Directors to develop and implement customer experience str…” · “Analyze business results, in partnership with the Store Director, to identify strategies to improve overall store operations and drive results.”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (6):
  4. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  5. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  8. How have you used training in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using scheduling. From this posting
  10. This posting reads as Finance & accounting: its questions come first.
  11. How do you make sure your work holds up in an audit? Finance & accounting
  12. Tell me about a time you found an error in a financial report or reconciliation. Finance & accounting
  13. Walk me through how you build a budget or forecast. Finance & accounting
  14. It is the last day of month-end close and a balance will not tie out. What do you do? Finance & accounting
  15. Describe a time you explained a financial result to a manager outside finance. Finance & accounting
  16. Tell me about an analysis that saved money or found revenue. Finance & accounting
  17. Three urgent requests arrive during close. How do you decide the order? Finance & accounting
  18. Describe a finance process you made faster or more reliable. Finance & accounting
  19. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  20. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  21. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  22. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  23. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  24. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  25. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  26. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  27. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  28. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  29. Describe a process you improved.
  30. Do you have any questions for us?
  31. Why do you want to work here?
  32. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  33. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  34. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  35. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  36. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  37. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  38. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  39. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  40. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  41. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  42. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  43. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  44. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  45. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  46. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  47. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  48. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  49. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.