Retail Manager

AC Hardware Sea Bright LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

AC Hardware Sea Bright LLC in Sea Bright, NJ is seeking a motivated Retail Manager to lead our team and own day-to-day operations. You will oversee store activities, coach staff, manage inventory and vendor relationships, and ensure top-notch customer service.

The role rewards initiative, organization and a focus on community, with opportunities to shape store appearance and sales strategy. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, motivational coaching, and team development.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with inventory management and POS systems.
• Flexible hours including weekends/holidays.
• Hardware/home improvement or specialty retail experience is a plus.
• Highly organized, dependable and solutions oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations including opening and closing procedures.
• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of retail associates.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure product availability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve escalated customer issues.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Maintain store appearance, merchandising standards, and loss prevention protocols.
• Handle cash management, POS systems, and daily reporting.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

POS systems

Flexible hours

Hardware retail

Organization

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

About the Role

AC Hardware Sea Bright LLC is looking for a motivated and experienced Retail Manager to lead our team in Sea Bright, NJ. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a community-focused hardware store and make a real impact on both the customer experience and day-to-day operations. If you love retail, love people, and love getting things done — we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations including opening and closing procedures
• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of retail associates
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure product availability
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve escalated customer issues
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to meet revenue goals
• Maintain store appearance, merchandising standards, and loss prevention protocols
• Handle cash management, POS systems, and daily reporting

Requirements

• 2+ years of retail management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach a team
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience with inventory management and retail POS systems
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Hardware, home improvement, or specialty retail experience is a plus
• Highly organized, dependable, and solutions-oriented mindset

About Us

AC Hardware Sea Bright LLC is a trusted neighborhood hardware destination serving the Sea Bright, NJ community. We pride ourselves on offering personalized service and expert advice that big-box stores simply can't match. Our team is passionate, tight-knit, and committed to making every customer feel right at home.