Ronning’s Sales Associates are key players for providing top level customer service, creating a loyal customer base, and achieving daily/monthly sales goals. At Ronning’s you will be part of a reliable, positive, and driven team. Your success in this role will be measured through personal sales and productivity goals plus your ability to provide a great in-store experience to every customer.

Responsibilities
• Promptly greet customers as they enter the store, ask open-ended questions to better understand how you can help them
• Introduce promotions/sales to customers
• Goal driven, meets/exceeds sales goals with a focus on meeting the stores Items Per Ticket and ADS (average dollar sale) goals
• Increase Items Per Ticket and ADS through cross selling and upselling merchandise
• Ring purchases, returns, and refunds
• Resolve customer issues to their satisfaction with tact and empathy while adhering to company policies
• Maintains merchandise and visual standards for a consistent store image, merchandise presentation, and mannequin presentation
• Maintaining a clean and orderly sales floor consistent with store standards
• Act in a professional manner and be respectful to customers (and coworkers) at all times
• Express gratitude to our customers. Employees should smile and say “thank you” to all customers leaving the store – even if the customer did not make a purchase.
• Sincerely thank customers for their constructive and positive feedback about our product or service
• Reliable and dependable team player; positive attitude and focused on customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment
• Reports to work as scheduled, remains flexible to the needs of the business and adhere to all company policies
• Attend and participate in reoccurring store meetings lead by the manager staff

Software Responsibilities
• Completely understand and operate the functions of RICS system relevant to your responsibilities

Position Requirements
Sales Associates are skilled individuals with:
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Self-motivated to reach sales and productivity goals
• Ability to work independently
• Strong selling abilities and the ability to build customer relationships
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Availability to work day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours

Job Title: Part-Time Office & HR Manager

Location: Detroit Lakes 

Job Type: Part-Time, With the Availability to Grow into Full-Time

Reports To: Owners 

Compensation: Starting Pay $21/hour

Schedule: Office Hours Monday-Friday, or Flexible

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Manager to oversee daily operations and provide critical support across administrative and human resources functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is detail-oriented, and enjoys being the central hub of a growing organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Office Management: 

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day office operations of the business 
• Maintain company supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships 
• Serve as the main point of contact for building management and maintenance 
• Monitor and manage budgets related to office operation. 
• Work with our accounting team to process invoices, update company information 
• Assist in managing donation requests and donation budgets

Office Management/Buying Assistant: 

• Fill out new account paperwork or update account paperwork as needed for vendors 
• Manage an inventory class or vendor(s) to ensure inventory is well stocked & performing to our company metrics
• Oversee Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable as needed

Human Resources Duties: 

• Assist with recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, and coordinating interviews 
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation, and training schedules 
• Maintain and update employee records in compliance with company policy and legal requirements 
• Administer employee benefits, PTO tracking, and assist with payroll processing 
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations and HR policy questions 
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws and HR best practices 
• Support performance review cycles and employee engagement initiatives 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience as an Office Manager, HR Assistant, or similar role 
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) 
• Solid understanding of HR processes and employment laws 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities 
• High level of discretion and professionalism 
• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace); HR/payroll systems a plus 
• Experience in a small to mid-size business 

Companies: RONNINGS & THE NINES 

Location: Detroit Lakes, MN 

Position Overview 

The Marketing & Brand Manager is responsible for developing, leading and executing all marketing and branding strategies for the parent company and its divisions, including RONNINGS and The Nines. This position oversees brand identity, advertising, promotions, social media, ecommerce marketing/strategy, and community outreach across all locations and online platforms. 

This role ensures consistency between brands while also maintaining each company’s unique identity. The Marketing & Brand Manager works closely with ownership and ecommerce/digital marketing teams to drive traffic, increase sales and strengthen brand recognition. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who gets excited about shopping, styling outfits, and has a passion for marketing and community outreach. We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just complete tasks but brainstorms and develops new strategies and sees opportunities that others can’t. We're looking for a self-starter to keep us in the forefront of our current customers while also acquiring new customers. 

 Leadership & Strategy 

• Work with owners to develop and lead the overall marketing and brand strategy for all company divisions 
• Work directly with ownership to support long-term growth goals 
• Create annual marketing plans, budgets and content/promotional calendars 
• Identify opportunities to expand brand reach, customer base and sales 
• Lead marketing efforts for new store locations, remodels, expansions and new business ventures. 

Brand Management 

• Oversee brand identity for all company divisions, including RONNINGS and The Nines 
• Maintain consistent brand standards across stores, websites, social media and advertising 
• Work directly with ownership to support long-term growth goals 
• Ensure marketing reflects company values, culture and customer experience 
• Manage logos, packaging, signage, tags and promotional materials 

Marketing Strategy & Campaigns 

• Create and execute annual marketing plans for all divisions 
• Plan seasonal campaigns, store events and major promotions 
• Coordinate marketing for new store locations, expansions and remodels 
• Support product launches, new brands and special collections 
• Work with the owners to promote key categories and inventory 
• Assist in planning and executing a marketing calendar 

Ecommerce 

• Oversee ecommerce strategy for both brands 
• Assist in creating special collections, weekly lineups/new arrivals and execution 
• Monitor trends and recommend new marketing opportunities 
• Drive online traffic and sales through strategic marketing campaigns and organic growth 
• Ensure our website is updated and fresh 

Digital Marketing & Social Media 

• Oversee social media and digital marketing strategy for all brands 
• Coordinate content creation including photography, videography, graphics and ads to ensure symmetry between our social media, digital marketing and website 
• Monitor trends and recommend new marketing opportunities 
• Work with influencers to grow brand recognition and sales 

Advertising & Community Outreach 

• Manager an advertising budget for both companies that could include digital, local media, print, radio, newspaper, etc. 
• Coordinate sponsorships, donations and community involvement 
• Plan in-store events, customer appreciation days, and special promotions 
• Build relationships with local organizations and business partners 

Team Leadership 

• Supervise the ecommerce, social media and creative team members 
• Coordinate projects between marketing, ecommerce, buying, warehouse and stores 
• Set priorities, timelines and campaign schedules 
• Assist in hiring, training and evaluating marketing staff 
• Ensure strong communication across all divisions 

Analytics & Reporting 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field 
• 10 years of marketing experience, retail experience preferred 
• Strong understanding of branding, social media, ecommerce and advertising 
• Ability to manage multiple brands at the same time 
• Strong leadership and organizational skills 
• Creative thinking with attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment 

Work Environment 

• Full-time, office position at our Detroit Lakes office. Monday-Friday position 
• Works closely with all store locations, warehouse and marketing team 
• Some evening and weekend work may be required for special events and promotions 
• Occasional travel between locations may be required