ACE Store Director

niemann-foods

Apple Valley (MN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods is seeking a Store Director to lead a Niemann Foods store, drive sales and profitability, and develop Associates at all levels. You will manage payroll and expenses, maintain inventory accuracy, and enforce store policies. Strong leadership, customer service, and product knowledge are essential for success in this role.

The position emphasizes teamwork, compliance with regulations, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while optimizing staffing and merchandising execution.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years retail management experience.
Knowledge of retail computer systems; Word and Excel a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive store sales by ensuring customers are acknowledged and needs met.
Hire, train and develop Associates; provide feedback and recognition.
Perform bookkeeping and payroll functions.
Control shrink, expenses and labor.
Oversee inventory and ensure accurate reporting.
Direct shipping, receiving and inventory flow for the store.
Forecast scheduling needs and create work schedules.
Delegate daily workload to meet merchandising and presentation standards.
Ensure compliance with laws, policies and store procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

People/communication skills

Product knowledge

Integrity

Multi-tasking

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Retail management experience

Knowledge of retail computer systems

Tools

Retail computer systems

Word

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

The Ace Store Director is responsible for ensuring superior customer service in their store. They must develop Associates at all levels, drive sales and profitability, and maintain effective expense and payroll budget management. They will also ensure compliance with effective inventory management and merchandising practices and all store policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Drives store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer project needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.
Hires, trains and develops retail staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provides performance feedback and recognizes accomplishments.
Performs bookkeeping and payroll functions
Controls shrink, expenses and labor
Coordinates the overall supervision of retail staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and procedures are followed accurately
Regulates retail inventory to reduce shrinkage, maintains appropriate stock levels and ensures report accuracy
Directs the shipping, receiving and inventory flow for the store
Forecasts scheduling needs to meet customer demand and creates work schedules
Delegates daily workload among Associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
Aware of competition activity and report results: shares information with supervisor and makes appropriate recommendations
Ensures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures.
Follows all ACE programs/promotions
Acts as Niemann Foods representative within the store and community
Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Product knowledge
Passion for hardware business
Leadership skills
People/Communication skills
Excellent Customer Service skills
Integrity
Ability to multi-task

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all Associates in the store.
Overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the store and Associates.
Follows NFI policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.
Interviews, hires, and trains Associates
Plan, assign, and direct work
Reward and discipline Associates
Address complaints and resolve problems

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Possess vast product knowledge of hardware related products
Minimum of 2 years retail management experience
Knowledge of retail computer systems, Word and Excel a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and sales per associate hour)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Some locations may require Power Industrial Truck Certification

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
Safety Cutter
Knives
Apron
Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

Stand
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Communicate with associates and customers
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

Climb
Balance
Stoop
Kneel
Crouch
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

Sit
Overhead lifting
Crawl
Smell
Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

Close
Distance
Ability to adjust focus
Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

Outside weather conditions
Work in high places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Risk of electrical shock

Noise Level

Moderate in most areas
High in areas with lumber processing equipment

PAY RANGE

$52,000 up to $75,000 with 7% potential bonus/year (IL & MN Locations Only). Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS