Job Overview

A General Manager candidate should have proven management experience that will enable him or her to jump into the fast paced and demanding role of a General Manager. As a General Manager, you will be responsible for driving and managing the financial health of the store. General Managers are responsible for several factors in the store including but not limited to asset management, customer and revenue, associate development and inventory control. Strong leadership skills combined with the ability to lead and motivate store associates are critical to your success. Start your career today as a General Manager and you will gain the necessary skills, experience and business knowledge to advance your career at Buddy’s.

Principal Responsibilities

•  Acquire and Maintain Customers
•  Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes
•  Meeting company standards for quality, customer service and safety
•  Meeting sales and revenue goals, implementing marketing and growth plans
•  Provide a safe, clean environment for customers and associates
•  Train and develop associates
•  Decipher, prepare and review financial statements and store reports
•  Managing inventory and cash assets
•  Prepare daily work schedules, assign tasks, evaluate employee performance; discipline, enforce company policy
• and terminate when appropriate
•  Recruit, hire, and train to ensure efficient operations
•  Set goals and conduct weekly staff meetings
•  Daily store management

Essential Requirements

•  Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over the phone with employees and customers
•  Ability to decipher, prepare and review financial statements and store reports
•  Ability to execute monthly sales and marketing plans
•  Must have proficient navigational skills
•  Effective organizational skills
•  Established selling skills
•  Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
•  Learn and become proficient in POS system
•  Communicate effectively in person and over the phone with employees and customers
•  Negotiate and resolve conflict
•  Plan, organize, delegate, coordinate and follow up various tasks and assignments
•  Recognize and solve problems

Physical Requirements

•  Requires lifting, loading, moving, and using a dolly for merchandise 50‐300 pounds
•  Stooping, bending, pulling, climbing, reaching and grabbing as required
•  Traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliance, and electronics
•  Prolonged driving and standing
•  Must be able to work in and outdoors in a variety of climates and weather conditions

General Qualifications

 Minimum 4 year total combination of education and experience providing the necessary skills and knowledge are acceptable.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with course work in business, accounting, marketing or management
• Four years experience in retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management, sales or merchandising
• Four years on the job experience in management or comparable military experience
• Ability to work Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8am and 9pm
• Overtime may be required
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (MVR) required
• Ability to successfully pass company background check, substance abuse test, and acceptable reference check from previous employers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Saint Lucie, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person