Store Manager Candidate

About the role

The Store Manager Candidate supports store operations by assisting with employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service. This role serves as a development opportunity for future Store Managers, focusing on fostering team leadership and operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training staff.
• Participate in merchandising, stocking, and store presentation.
• Support inventory management, including damages, markdowns, and stock audits.
• Help ensure product availability by following ordering procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and uphold store policies.
• Contribute to store opening/closing, cash handling, and security practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and operate store functions in the absence of the manager.
• Analyze sales and expense data to identify business trends and opportunities.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret manuals, safety rules, and procedures.
• Proficiency in math and cash handling procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory, merchandising, and store security practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and adaptability in various situations.
• Bilingual skills may be preferred at some locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience, especially in inventory and customer service, is advantageous.
• Aligns with company values and supports team development.
• Acts as a liaison between store and support center, fostering collaboration.
• Engages in frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40-55 pounds, and occasional climbing.
• Requires occasional driving and flexibility for fast-paced, outdoor, and indoor environments.