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General Manager

Buddy's Home Furnishings
Kinston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

Position Title: General Manager
Reports to: Regional Manager
Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The General Manager is the leader of the individual branch location. The General Manager performs a wide variety of job functions, directing, and coordinating store activities to ensure safe, professional, and profitable operations. The General

Manager is accountable for meeting company objectives and adhering to company policies.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Acquire and Maintain Customers
  • Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes
  • Decipher, prepare and review financial statements and store reports
  • Ensure adequate availability of merchandise at all times
  • Fill out paperwork for submission to corporate support
  • Follow monthly marketing plans
  • Implement sales and marketing programs
  • Maintain company vehicles within safe operating standards
  • Managing inventory and cash assets
  • Meeting company standards for quality, customer service and safety
  • Meeting sales and revenue goals, implementing marketing and growth plans
  • Prepare daily work schedules, assign tasks, evaluate employee performance; discipline, enforce company policy and terminate when appropriate
  • Provide a safe, clean environment for customers and associates
  • Recruit, hire, and train to ensure efficient operations
  • Set goals and conduct weekly staff meetings
  • Store Management
  • Train and develop associates
  • All other duties deemed necessary for effective store management

Requirements for General Manager
Effective organizational skills
Established selling skills
Good communication skills
Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Learn and become proficient in POS system
Maintain professional appearance
Must be able to read, write and 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
Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates

Education and Experience

Any 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.

- Two years’ experience in retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management or merchandising.

General Physical Requirements

Position routinely requires lifting, loading, moving, and using a dolly for merchandise 50-300 pounds

Stooping, bending, pulling, climbing, reaching and grabbing as required

Must be able to 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Retail Management: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Driving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000

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