Store Manager - Unassigned- Clarion

About the Company

Family Farm and Home is a family-owned and operated company based in Michigan. Since opening our first stores in April 2002, we have grown to operate 71 retail locations across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. We cater to our customers' needs by supplying a wide variety of products in departments such as tools, hardware, automotive, pet, work and casual clothing, footwear, farm supplies, horse and livestock feed, bird food, lawn and garden, and alternative heating. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional product values and customer service, driving rapid growth and a loyal customer base.

About the Role

The Store Manager - Unassigned is responsible for learning the company’s culture and operations while preparing to manage a store location within 6 to 12 months. This role requires relocation readiness and focuses on developing leadership, merchandising, shrink control, and operational skills. The Store Manager - Unassigned will act as a role model, leader, problem-solver, and strategic thinker, managing time and resources to achieve budgeted goals and maintain high store morale.

Responsibilities

• Promote Family Farm and Home’s mission statement and family values while fostering an aggressive sales culture with a focus on superior customer service.
• Lead and motivate a team by hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating team members.
• Maintain professionalism, positive store morale, and ensure execution of all store job responsibilities.
• Oversee store operations, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and following up on work results.
• Provide feedback to corporate teams, such as buyers and district managers.
• Manage full profit and loss accountability for individual store locations, including budget preparation, expenditure scheduling, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
• Identify customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and supporting local community groups.
• Ensure merchandise availability by approving contracts and maintaining inventories.
• Protect inventory and company assets by managing theft prevention and damage control in accordance with company policy.
• Verify merchandise is received, stored, and merchandised according to operational and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean store environment by complying with legal requirements.
• Analyze operating and financial statements and departmental sales records to determine marketing strategy changes.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, and networking.
• Enforce operational and personnel policies and procedures to ensure consistent store operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors or company officials.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage with limited supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with customers, vendors, and associates.
• Comfort with hiring, firing, and managing team members.
• Understanding of aggressive customer service and team-oriented environments.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and use statistical or numerical data for merchandise and operational decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, move and handle boxes of merchandise, climb ladders, reach, bend, twist, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Commitment to relocate within 6 to 12 months after completing training.