Convenience Store Manager

AC&T Co. Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

AC&T Co. Inc. is seeking a dedicated Convenience Store Manager to lead operations across our Maryland locations in the tri-state area. You will direct store employees, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable performance, while upholding AC&T policies.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training staff, scheduling, managing inventory, optimizing merchandising, handling cash, and maintaining a clean, welcoming store environment. Weekend and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in retail or store management preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work weekends/extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Direct store operations and supervise assigned employees to ensure safe, profitable operation.
• Recruit, train, evaluate and discipline staff; conduct periodic meetings.
• Manage inventory levels, pricing, promotions, and displays.
• Monitor cash handling and bank deposits; ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain clean, well merchandised store and safe premises.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff management

Inventory management

Customer service

Training

Sales reporting

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register / POS

Inventory management system

Vendor coordination

Job description

JOB TITLE: Convenience Store Manager FLSA: Non-ExemptDEPARTMENT: Convenience Stores located throughout the tri-state areaREPORTS TO: District ManagerGENERAL SUMMARY: To direct the operation of the convenience store within the existing character of the business and within the guidelines of AC&T policies and procedures. To coordinate and supervise the efforts of all store employees assigned to the store in order to promote it’s efficient, safe and profitable operation.**This posting is to fill various openings we have within our 17 stores.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:May recruit, interview, screen and recommend hiring, suspending, demoting, promoting and terminating store employees.Conduct initial training, continuous retraining or training g in new skills, policies or procedures.Evaluate employee performance, issue verbal or written reprimands and warnings, recommend raises and promotions.Enforce all AC&T policies and procedures.Schedule and conduct periodic store employee meetings.Spot check employee performance at times when a manager is not on duty by surprise shift reviews and by maintaining phone contact with the store.Ensure that the store is adequately but not excessively stocked with merchandise at all times.Evaluate all factors affecting inventory needs, including: seasonal needs, holidays, special events, supplier promotions, upcoming sales, customer requests and being aware of local competition and taking appropriate action if needed.Effectively and creatively display merchandise so as to maximize sales and ensure that displays and signs are consistent with merchandising goals and programs.Ensure that prices and codes on all merchandise are correct and determine when to mark down or write off old, damaged or unusable merchandise.Monitor vendor activities to ensure proper check-in procedures, delivery amounts, proper wholesale charges, proper crediting of account and satisfactory vendor service such as promptness, quality of merchandise and proper rotation.Resolve any vendors problems with management.Establish or participate in establishing store objectives and a program of customer relations including training employees to greet, thank and converse with customers.Prepare and evaluate store operating reports, banking documents, reports prepared by store employees.Analyze all reports and documents to spot sales trends, unusual shift activity, store problems etc., and take corrective action.Maintain store hours per company guidelines.Ensure that each shift is properly staffed at all times.Control and minimize store expense to include supplies purchased for operation.Attend manager meetings and unemployment hearings as requested.Recommend ways to increase sales, profits, efficiency etc. and develop promotional activities.Report problems affecting the repair or maintenance of equipment and property and follow up to see they are completed in a timely manner.Ensure that the companies preventative maintenance plan is carried out.Maintain a CLEAN, well merchandised store, and ensure that both inside and outside premises are safe at all times for customers and employees.Establish and monitor sound cash handling, check cashing, and credit card procedures consistent with AC&T policyImmediately investigate and resolve cash or inventory overages , shortages or other discrepancies and investigate unusual sales fluctuations or drops, and take or recommend corrective action.Ensure timely bank deposits.Ensure the safety and security of store assets, premises and equipment at all timesMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Be at least eighteen years of age or have a work permit.Be able to speak, read, understand and write the English language.Be able to perform mathematical calculations in order to be able to make change, complete shift reports and account for numbers of a variety of products during vendor check-in.Have sufficient visual sharpness to check identification of customer when necessary.Be able to read and understand instructions for operating electronic cash registers and other equipment.Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, carrying cases of milk cartons, soft drinks, beer and juice containers, etc., at least once per shift.Be able to stock shelves and coolers.Be able to serve food out of a food case that is kept at a minimum of 140 degrees F.Be able to react to a fire by lifting a fire extinguisher weighing 20 pounds and moving it to the fire area.Be able to bend in order to pull up a metal plate weighing 20 pounds from the underground storage tank.Be able to tolerate exposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products.Be able to climb a ladder to clean windows.Be able to sweep and mop floors, dusts shelves and lift and carry out trash containers and place in an outside bin.Be able to clean the parking lot and grounds surrounding the convenience store.Be able to clean bathrooms, to include floors, sinks and toilets.Be able to enter and work in a cooler at a temperature of 38 degrees up to 15 minutes at a time.Be able to communicate by telephone and/or store intercom.Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and extended hours when and if necessary.WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to stand for an extened period of time.Must be able to work in a refrigerated area for up to 15 minutes and be able to work outside in all types of weather for a short period of time.BENEFITS:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurance