Retail Manager

American Jewelry and Loan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading pawnshop operator in Michigan is seeking an experienced manager to lead a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of retail leadership experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include team building, managing merchandise, and understanding business trends. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven retail or manager leadership track record in sales.
• Interpersonal skills to deal with all personality types.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Self‑direction and motivation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify the mission, vision, and values of the company.
• Build a team capable of achieving operational excellence.
• Understand Profit and Loss statements and manage merchandise.
• Report to owners and be part of the leadership team.

Skills

Retail leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Job description

American Jewelry and Loan is the premier operator of pawnshops in Michigan. While nationally known as “Hardcore Pawn” for our store at 8 Mile and Greenfield, we operate 4 other locations in Hazel Park, Pontiac, Lincoln Park and Southgate. We are focused on growth and looking for talented individuals to share in that growth and that share our CORE values:

1. We are a 4th generation family-owned pawnshop.

2. We take pride in everything that we do.

3. We demonstrate competency in action.

4. We have one another’s backs

5. We win.

• If you thrive in a results orientated, performance driven, team orientated environment where your hard work and dedication will set you on the path to your personal and professional success, American Jewelry and Loan is a place to grow.

Manager candidates:

• Exemplify the mission, vision, and values of American Jewelry and Loan.
• Demonstrate the ability to build a team capable of achieving operational excellence through effective delegation and follow-up.
• Understand Profit and Loss statements with focus on managing and moving all merchandise ranging from fine jewelry to electronics to home furnishings.
• Able to report to owners and be a part of a leadership team with focus on understanding current business trends and future business needs.

To be considered we require:

• 5+ years of proven retail or manager leadership track record in sales
• Interpersonal skills to deal with all personality types in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.
• Self‑direction and motivation
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Desired Skills

• Product knowledge including but not limited to - jewelry, electronics, computers
• Jewelry sales

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 5 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hazel Park, MI 48030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)