Store Manager

Job Summary

Buchheit is the premier store of choice in providing rural lifestyle products, delivering a unique shopping experience with the best value and service.

We are currently seeking a Store Manager for our Jacksonville, IL location.

Store Managers are responsible for driving company objectives in profit and loss control, sales performance, customer satisfaction, and shrink results. Developing and leading a great team while increasing sales and profits of your assigned area will be the most important part of your job. Your hands-on leadership and management expertise will allow our organization to grow. This job is composed of a variety of tasks that are covered by general operating procedures but will also require extensive individual judgment to ensure successful operation of the store.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive sales and profitability through customer satisfaction
• Develop and implement payroll plans and monitor daily payroll to ensure the plan is met
• Display strong merchandise throughout the store and execute plan-o-grams
• Ensure merchandise is properly priced, displayed, and stocked according to inventory levels appropriate for the store
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operations of the store
• Supervise, train, and develop subordinate managers and hourly store personnel in all areas and functions required to run the store effectively
• Ensure all employees provide outstanding customer service to satisfy our customer's needs
• Ensure all expenses are maintained within the planned budget
• Be familiar with and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Oversee the implementation of special promotions and advertising events
• Maintain strong communication between store and all support departments
• Responsible for all aspects of the P&L including sales, gross margin, payroll, and shrink
• Ensure the store is in compliance with OSHA requirements and all safety procedures
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Oversee store programs through effective delegation and management of work, employees, time, and resources
• Maintain working knowledge of products and services
• May operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading, unloading, or moving merchandise and materials
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Additional duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• 3 – 5 years of retail management experience required

• Flexibility to work any open store hours
• Proven skills in business analysis, with the ability to execute company standards successfully
• Experience producing results, managing and developing employees, and succeeding in a retail environment
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Highly motivated leader capable of motivating others to achieve company goals
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to:

• Multi-task, coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees, in-person and over the phone
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position
• Prioritize, accurately multi-task, adhere to deadlines, and learn in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

This is a full time position with benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $42,216 - $56,075