Store Director

nfiace; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Ace Store Director at Niemann Foods in Saint Peters, MO leads daily store operations to deliver superior customer service, drive sales and manage expenses. You will hire, train and develop Associates, oversee inventory, merchandising, scheduling, and policy compliance, while representing Niemann Foods in the community.

You will motivate teams, monitor performance, and ensure safety and regulatory adherence. The role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for the hardware business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with hardware knowledge.
• At least 2 years of retail management experience and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with store computer systems and Microsoft Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales by engaging customers and resolving issues quickly.
• Hire, train, and develop Associates with growth goals.
• Perform bookkeeping and payroll functions as needed.
• Control expenses, labor, and shrinkage to protect margins.
• Oversee inventory management, receiving, and merchandising standards.
• Schedule staff to meet customer demand and sales targets.
• Ensure safety and legal compliance; represent Niemann Foods in the community.
• Coordinate communication to achieve policy compliance and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Product knowledge

Leadership

People/Communication

Customer service

Integrity

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hardware product knowledge

Retail management experience (2+ years)

Knowledge of retail computer systems (Word/Excel)

Job description

SUMMARY

The Ace Store Director is responsible for ensuring superior customer service in their store. They must develop Associates at all levels, drive sales and profitability, and maintain effective expense and payroll budget management. They will also ensure compliance with effective inventory management and merchandising practices and all store policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer projects needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.
• Hires, trains and develops retail staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provides performance feedback and recognizes accomplishments.
• Performs bookkeeping and payroll functions
• Controls shrink, expenses andlabor
• Coordinates the overall supervision of retail staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and procedures are followed accurately
• Regulates retail inventory to reduce shrinkage, maintains appropriate stock levels and ensures report accuracy
• Directs the shipping, receiving and inventory flow for the store
• Forecasts scheduling needs to meet customer demand and creates work schedules
• Delegates daily workload among Associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
• Aware of competition activity and report results: shares information with supervisor and makes appropriate recommendations
• Ensures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures.
• Follows all ACE programs/promotions
• Acts as Niemann Foods representative within the store and community
• Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Product knowledge
• Passion for hardware business
• Leadership skills
• People/Communication skills
• Excellent Customer Serviceskills
• Integrity
• Ability to multi-task

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all Associates in the store.
• Overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the store and Associates.
• Follows NFI policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains Associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Reward and discipline Associates
• Address complaints and resolves problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Possess vast product knowledge of hardware related products
• Minimum of 2 years retail management experience
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, Word and Excel a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and sales per associate hour)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Some locations may require Power Industrial Truck Certification

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Knives
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Overhead lifting
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Outside weather conditions
• Work in high places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock

Noise Level

• Moderate in most areas
• High in areas with lumber processing equipment

PAY RANGE

(depends on industry experience)

BENEFITS

(eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location