Center Store Manager

Bennetts Company; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Company in Indiana is seeking a Store Department Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, train associates, maintain staffing levels, and drive department KPIs. You will oversee inventory, pricing, promotions, and compliance to standards while ensuring a clean, customer-focused environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and retail management systems. Spanish is a plus depending on location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; retail experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and bookkeeping/financial skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving, and conflict management.
• Proven leadership in a hands-on environment; strong retail operations and business acumen.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to use retail management systems.
• Spanish communication is desirable (depending on location).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a retail store department to ensure associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operations meet company standards, and departmental goals/KPIs are achieved.
• Manage department inventory: order products, use inventory control procedures, maintain freshness/quality, and ensure proper receiving and storage.
• Oversee stocking, production, accuracy, date-sensitive rotation, and disposal/handling of spoiled or damaged goods per guidelines.
• Train and develop associates; conduct performance management and ensure associates complete required tasks.
• Communicate and execute operational plans and department standards; maintain a clean, well-stocked, attractive department.
• Control labor/payroll expenses using required tools; manage staffing and scheduling within forecasted guidelines.
• Monitor department goals and forecasts as required; implement plans to meet company objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safety, and corrective actions when standards are not met.
• Stay knowledgeable of products, promotions, prices, coupons, and rewards program items.

Skills

Communication

Bookkeeping/financial

Organization

Leadership

Problem solving

Conflict management

Retail systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Retail management systems

Job description

Role Summary

Lead day-to-day operations of a retail store department to ensure associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operations meet company standards, and departmental goals/KPIs are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage department inventory: order products, use inventory control procedures, maintain freshness/quality, and ensure proper receiving and storage.
• Oversee stocking, production, accuracy, date-sensitive rotation, and disposal/handling of spoiled or damaged goods per guidelines.
• Train and develop associates; conduct performance management and ensure associates complete required tasks.
• Communicate and execute operational plans and department standards; maintain a clean, well-stocked, attractive department.
• Control labor/payroll expenses using required tools; manage staffing and scheduling within forecasted guidelines.
• Monitor department goals and forecasts as required; implement plans to meet company objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safety, and corrective actions when standards are not met.
• Stay knowledgeable of products, promotions, prices, coupons, and rewards program items.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; retail experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and bookkeeping/financial skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving, and conflict management.
• Proven leadership in a hands-on environment; strong retail operations and business acumen.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to use retail management systems.
• Spanish communication is desirable (depending on location).