Store Manager

About the role

Forge & Build is hiring a Store Manager at our rental facility in Harcourt, IA. We're looking for someone who's ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and develop associates at all levels
• Drive sales and profitability
• Maintain effective expense and payroll budget management
• Ensure compliance with effective inventory management and merchandising practices and all store policies and procedures
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems and managing customer complaints
• Provide positive representation of the store and its brand
• Supervise the operations of the entire store

Why EquipmentShare?

• Monthly Family Dinner Night
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

• You want to be part of a team that's not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we're transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive
• You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you're excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• You see challenges as opportunities
• You embrace change and continuous improvement
• You bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• The ability to work with electronic technology including Google and the associated Google applications
• The ability to move products around the store and help change layouts (must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at a time)
• The ability to know the layout of the store and yard and learn the store’s products and how to improve the store
• The ability to train new store associates on proper techniques and inventory guidelines
• Possess the ability to know building processes and estimating is preferred
• Experience buying and selling lumber and building materials is preferred

Education & Experience

• Previous retail management experience (candidates with 5+ years of management are preferred) preferably in a lumber or home center environment
• A previous education or equivalent experience is required

A Workplace For All

We believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life. We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V. Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.