Retail Store Manager

About the role

A full-time Retail Store Manager oversees the operations of one of our retail locations, managing staff, inventory, and finances while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, select, and retain top talent.
• Motivate, coach, develop, lead, and train store employees on an ongoing basis.
• Develop team’s product knowledge to establish expertise.
• Enhance team selling skills to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Manage and supervise a team of retail employees, including scheduling and performance management.
• Promote and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity.
• Set clear performance expectations and ensure training in sales, customer service, and operations.
• Communicate priorities and sales-driving information to maximize business opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by complying with health and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure the store is properly stocked and manage inventory levels and product ordering.
• Obtain product knowledge and stay aware of current product launches and promotions.
• Build customer relationships to suggest products and provide excellent service.
• Meet or exceed store sales and operational goals.
• Manage daily store operations, including inventory, cash handling, staffing, customer service, cash reconciliation, and bank deposits.
• Assist customers with sales transactions.
• Develop and execute plans to maximize sales and drive consistent performance.
• Identify performance opportunities and collaborate with District Manager to address issues.
• Stay informed on corporate communications, directives, initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Implement store programs to increase efficiencies in sales, service, operations, and branding.
• Spend the majority of business hours on the sales floor greeting customers, coaching employees, and managing operations.
• Monitor and analyze sales and financial data to make strategic business decisions.
• Develop and execute marketing and promotional strategies to increase store traffic and sales.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competition; recommend improvements to District Management.
• Open and close the store, including locking doors and arming the store.
• Work over 40 hours a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform additional tasks, duties, or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 21 years or older.
• Completion of high school degree.
• At least 1-2 years of previous manager experience.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Written and verbal communication.
• Leadership.
• Customer service.
• Microsoft Office.
• Store operations.
• Basic math (addition and subtraction).

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (effective after 60 days of employment).
• Merchandise discounts.
• Development and growth opportunities.
• Monthly bonus.
• Bi-annual merit increase.
• Recognition program.