Full-Time Store Manager

Daily Thread; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Store Manager to oversee operations and maximize sales in Fort Lauderdale. The role involves managing a team, implementing sales strategies, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Attractive employee discounts

Monthly bonus incentives

401(k) and pre-tax commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail management experience.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and productivity goals.
• Recruit, train, and retain quality associates.
• Manage inventory and reduce shrinkage.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Tools

Retail POS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the store, creating, and implementing a store sales strategy to maximize sales, and providing a wonderful & cheerful customer experience to all customers. In addition, he/she will manage the store team and help align associates around our corporate values/mission. The Store Manager will be responsible for operational tasks such as opening/closing, inventory management, loss prevention, payroll & scheduling, and visual merchandising. They will also focus on achieving store objectives, maintaining KPIs, developing the team, and ensuring adherence to all company policies & procedures. The Store Manager is expected to model effective sales techniques and manage the customer experience on the sales floor.

Responsibilities:

1. Achieve and exceed productivity and sales plan expectations.
2. Improve profitability by managing controllable expenses such as payroll, supplies, and shrinkage.
3. Lead by example in providing exceptional customer service and sales efforts on the selling floor.
4. Teach and monitor store operations, policies, and procedures to associates.
5. Recruit, train, motivate, and retain quality sales associates.
6. Set clear goals and communicate expectations by defining success metrics for each area of the business.
7. Conduct monthly performance reviews with each associate, providing coaching and improvement suggestions, with documentation as needed.
8. Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store cleanliness.
9. Perform daily paperwork reconciliation and other operational tasks.
10. Protect store assets and inventory, reconcile inventory to reduce shrinkage.
11. Implement and enforce company policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of retail management experience; knowledge of local market and clientele is a plus.
• Multilingual abilities are advantageous.
• Comprehensive understanding of specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising, and store operations.
• Proficiency in retail POS systems, Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds, and use ladders or stairs.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey company goals and objectives.
• A positive, outgoing, high-energy personality with an entrepreneurial mindset, sales focus, and full ownership of the store’s business.
• Mentorship and leadership qualities to develop staff and peers, with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to teach customer service, selling, and operational skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal and vacation days.
• Sick day allowance for health needs.
• Attractive employee discounts on products.
• Wellness programs promoting work-life balance.
• Monthly bonus incentives for outstanding performance.
• Two weekends off each month for better work-life balance.
• Access to 401(k), FSA, and pre-tax commuter benefits.