Working at Winmark

Winmark is always looking for potential candidates for our ever-growing operations areas.

We are seeking a talented retail professional interested in using their retail management expertise to help our brands small business owners! Our Field Operations Managers provide business consulting support to a region of stores (approximately 35-50) in all areas of operations, financial analysis and small business development. Provide constructive tools, guidance, and feedback with focus on improved operational and financial performance in each franchised location, as well as, continued region and brand growth.

Qualifications include 4-7 years retail management experience including inventory, financial management, and P&L analysis, preferable in multi-unit retail management with soft lines or similar industry.  Strong relationship-building, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills are essential.  Position works fairly independently with approximately 40% out of town travel (must be able to travel every other week or 2 full weeks/month in an out-of-town region).  Great opportunity to take the next step in your career beyond store management! Position is based in Minneapolis, MN. 

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Winmark is always looking for potential candidates for our ever-growing Support Center team!

We are seeking a recent grad or entry-level IT candidate to assist our franchisees in their use of technology related products and services in 1,184 retail stores nationwide and growing. Our Support Center Technicians diagnose and resolve issues relating to Winmark Corporation's proprietary and third party software, networks, hardware, and peripherals. This phone support role handles calls timely and professionally, logging the calls and the resolution.

Qualifications include 2–4 years of computer-related support and/or education, with A+ and/or Network+ certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification. Must possess knowledge of PCs and operating systems including troubleshooting capabilities and networking experience. Successful candidates are detail oriented with excellent problem solving skills and good verbal and written communication skills. Previous customer service or retail experience is desired, diplomacy with franchisees, professionalism, confidentiality, and tact are required. Position is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Winmark Corporation has an excellent opportunity for someone interested in continued growth in their sales career!

As Sales Coordinator, you will be the primary support for Franchise Development and Winmark Franchise Partners (WFP) in tracking, qualifying, and updating leads in the system. You will work closely with franchise consulting and referral networks, and act as the marketing and public relations liaison for both Franchise Development and WFP. 

The position will also maintain resale lists for all brands on websites and in CRM, track and provide the metric reporting status on incoming leads, research and assist with network and individual consultant networking opportunities, and write and update ads for transfer listings.

Qualifications include a 2 or 4 year degree in business or related field, along with 3+ years' experience in sales support, franchising environment preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong phone presence.  Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy. Must possess strong organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Must be able to handle multiple projects. 

We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic, energetic and sales-oriented professional to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. Primary responsibilities include screening qualified candidates and selling opportunities to prospective and current franchisees, acting as the primary relationship contact throughout the process. 

Qualifications include BA or BS in business or related field, plus 4+ years previous business, sales or related preferable. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, strong organizational, follow-up, and skills in closing and qualifying sales. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills. Understanding and expertise in social media including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and others.