Location Manager

Bliffert Lumber & Design; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

401K – Safe Harbor Contributions

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance Policy

Short-term disability

Annual bonus and annual increase

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical and Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Bliffert Lumber & Design is seeking a Location Manager to lead a professional team and drive revenue growth at a busy retail and lumber yard location in Wisconsin. You will oversee daily operations, oversee inventory, manage budgets, and lead staff to align with business goals.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, vendor relations, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in a dynamic environment with a safety‑minded culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous management experience, preferably in a building materials or hardware store setting.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in inventory management and customer service.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of retail operations, building materials, and current industry trends.
• Education: A degree in business management, retail management, or a related field is preferred (though not always required).
• Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, collaborative team player mindset, flexible to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to meet sales targets and drive revenue growth.
• Implement effective sales strategies in partnership with the marketing team to attract new customers.
• Analyze daily performance reports to track sales trends and location performance.
• Foster a superior customer experience that creates raving fans and long-term loyalty.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure the facility runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels by collaborating with buyers and the inventory control director.
• Ensure meticulous record-keeping and accuracy in inventory management.
• Develop and manage the financial budget to ensure cost-effective operations and profitability.
• Maintain strong vendor relations to establish effective partnerships with suppliers.
• Recruit, train, and lead staff members to ensure high performance.
• Act as a problem solver by quickly identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Collaborate across departments to stay aligned with changing business needs.
• Identify and adapt to evolving customer demands and market trends.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

Business/retail management degree

Job description

• Lead and inspire a professional team to achieve sales goals and drive significant revenue growth.
• Oversee diverse daily operations in a dynamic retail and lumber yard environment where no two days are the same.
• Foster lasting customer loyalty by delivering a superior level of care and addressing inquiries promptly.
• Drive business success by managing budgets, optimizing inventory levels, and implementing strategic sales plans.
• Join a \"safety always\" culture that prioritizes the well-being of every staff member and customer.

What You’ll Do

As a Location Manager, you will lead your team to meet sales targets and drive revenue growth while overseeing the daily operations of a retail and yard location. You will play a pivotal role in staff leadership, inventory optimization, and budget management to ensure the location’s performance aligns with core business objectives.

Sales Leadership & Strategy

• Guide and motivate your team to exceed sales goals and achieve revenue growth.
• Implement effective sales strategies in partnership with the marketing team to attract new customers.
• Analyze daily performance reports to track sales trends and location performance.
• Foster a superior customer experience that creates \"raving fans\" and long-term loyalty.

Operations & Inventory Management

• Oversee daily operations to ensure the facility runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels by collaborating with buyers and the inventory control director.
• Ensure meticulous record-keeping and accuracy in inventory management.
• Develop and manage the financial budget to ensure cost-effective operations and overall profitability.
• Maintain strong vendor relations to establish effective partnerships with suppliers.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Recruit, train, and lead staff members to ensure high levels of performance.
• Act as a problem solver by quickly identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure the team is aligned with changing business needs.
• Identify and adapt to evolving customer demands and market trends.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment for all staff and customers through a \"safety always\" culture.
• Protect company values by maintaining the confidentiality of financial information and business plans.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules and policies as communicated by Bliffert Lumber management.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous management experience, preferably in a building materials or hardware store setting.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in inventory management and customer service.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of retail operations, building materials, and current industry trends.
• Education: A degree in business management, retail management, or a related field is preferred (though not always required).
• Attributes: A meticulous attention to detail, a collaborative \"team player\" mindset, and the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Company Benefits

• PTO and holidays
• 401K – Safe Harbor Contributions
• Profit Sharing
• $15,000 Company paid Life Insurance Policy
• Company Paid Short-term disability
• Annual bonus and Annual increase
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical and Prescription drug insurance
• Dental and vision insurance