Store General Manager

Showplace - Columbus W.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rent-to-own store in Columbus is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will drive sales, manage inventory, and foster a professional work environment. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Responsible for training store personnel to achieve proficiency.
• Recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing operations to meet revenue and profitability objectives.
• Managing assets, inventory, and store presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Inventory Management

Education

Ohio Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

General Managers are accountable for overseeing the operations of a Showplace rent-to-own store to attain objectives in revenue, delinquency rate, customer service, and store profitability.

This position is responsible for directing the daily activities of a team of employees toward established goals. The General Manager ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, seeks opportunities to improve sales revenue, and controls operational costs. They also help employees understand the factors contributing to the store's success and teach them how to contribute daily.

While senior management sets basic merchandise and inventory levels, the General Manager maintains the proper merchandise mix and levels by placing orders through appropriate channels. Responsibilities related to merchandise include:

• Receiving merchandise from vendors.
• Completing inventory records.
• Maintaining awareness of merchandise location.
• Performing weekly audits for asset safety.
• Merchandising the store for easy selling and shopping.
• Re-pricing slow-moving inventory.

From time to time, General Managers may need to lift and maneuver store products and equipment, including household furniture, appliances, and electronics.

Requirements/Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for training all store personnel to achieve proficiency. They work daily with employees to provide direction, identify problems, and recommend solutions. For changes outside the budget, approval from the District Manager is required.

The General Manager participates in developing store goals and budgets, and reviews progress throughout the fiscal year. Key responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality employees capable of achieving operational objectives.
• Providing training and development to ensure job proficiency.
• Mentoring the Assistant Store Manager for operational success.
• Motivating employees and maintaining a professional work environment.
• Monitoring performance and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Meeting performance statistics as per the business plan.
• Managing assets, inventory, and store presentation to maximize safety, organization, and attractiveness.

Other requirements include:

• Ohio Driver's License
• Ability to pass driving and criminal background checks

Special Instructions

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