Description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
GENERAL PURPOSE:

Responsible for existing store license renewals, as well as some minor new store permit procurement.

The base pay range for this role is $22.69 - $32.79. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the renewals of business licenses and permits for all existing store locations using License HQ software. Also responsible for less-time-sensitive licensing duties regarding new stores. This includes determining the license payment, requesting payment, and license delivery to the stores.

• Responsible for contacting various city, county, and state government agencies for applications, payment requests, and coordinating compliance while collaborating with cross-functional internal teams (i.e., Property Development, Real Estate, Construction, and Store Operations) for information and license delivery related to Ross and dd's stores.

• Responsible for communication to appropriate departments within the company regarding licensing and permitting matters.

• Responsible for occupancy business tax filing, and other applicable licensing and fee filings.

• Special projects as assigned, such as assisting the Merchandising team with researching the licensing requirements for potential new lines of business.

• Update New Store tracker regularly with licensing status during the New Store process.

• Gain familiarity with operational licensing concepts, practices, and Ross operational methodologies.

• Assist team members with clerical responsibilities when needed.

COMPETENCIES:

People

• Collaboration
Self

• Leading by Example

• Communicates Effectively

• Ensures Accountability and Execution

• Manages Conflict
Business

• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies (List 3-4 additional competencies not reflected in the Competency Model above):

• Teamwork

• Analysis and Judgment

• Deadline oriented

• Initiative

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 2 years of work experience. Previous data entry / general office experience preferred.

• AA degree or higher, or equivalent work experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Strong follow-through

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Detail oriented, with a strong emphasis on accuracy

• Ability to work independently or as a team member on projects

• Ability to work autonomously with all levels of management within Ross as well as with local governments

• Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to process renewals, collect mail, engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.