SCOOPS Kohls Department Stores Pat Rislov Buyer Lindsey
SCOOPS Kohl’s Department Stores Pat Rislov, Buyer Lindsey Motkowicz, Merchandise Analyst, IU ‘ 02 February 3, 2004
AGENDA • Kohl’s 1992 - Present • Going Places • Career Opportunities
1992. . . 79 stores in 6 states
2004. . . 637 stores in 37 states • 90, 000 associates • New Markets: Sacramento, San Diego & Fresno CA; Memphis, TN and Salt Lake City, UT
SALES $ Billions $10. 5 Billion $1 Billion
COMPETITIVE POSITION Positioned To Serve Customers Who Shop Department Stores As Well As Discount Stores Customers who want more value Department Stores Kohl’s The Middle Market Customer Discounters Customers who want better name brands
FORMULA FOR SUCCESS What does Kohl’s Department Stores do to separate itself from the competition? • Brands • Value • Convenience
WHAT’S NEW? • New Store Prototypes • New Brands and Categories • New Systems
KOHL’S IN THE COMMUNITY ² Children’s Hospital Program Over $27 million donated to hospitals coast to coast! ² Fundraising Card Program Partnering with over 2, 400 community organizations ² Kohl's Kids Who Care Over $550, 000 in scholarships awarded ² Kohl's “A Team” 90, 000+ Associates dedicated to one cause
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WHY BECOME PART OF THE KOHL’S TEAM? Ø A strong, financially stable company Ø Positioned to drive market share Ø Company growth leads to career opportunity Ø Big responsibilities in a short amount of time Ø Continuous training and executive development Ø Power to be creative and advance the business
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Merchandise Analyst Trainee • Store Manager in Training
BUYING OFFICE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MERCHANDISE ANALYST RESPONSIBILITIES DRIVE SALES THROUGH: • Merchandise Allocation Right Store, Right Time, Right Content • Business Analysis Short & Long Term Planning and Trend Analysis • New Store Openings Primary Driver of the New Store Process • Merchandise Replenishment Maintain and Manage In-Stock Standards
STORE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
STORE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Ø Customer Service Ø Retention of Associates Ø Management / Leadership Development Ø Freight Flow and Merchandising Ø Payroll and Sales - store profitability Ø Ad Set - pricing integrity and accuracy
INTERVIEWS • Pre-night Information Session Wednesday, February 25, 6: 00 pm • First Round Interviews Thursday, February 26, CSO • Final Interviews
Going Places… Are You Ready? For internship or full-time opportunities contact: Tom Slaski, Manager of College Relations tom. slaski@kohls. com
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