Store General Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

SalesDraft Talent Agency; Bellevue (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stu's Home Improvement Outlet in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a General Manager to lead the store’s day-to-day operations and sales culture. You will recruit and coach staff, optimize customer experience, and drive profitable growth as you partner with the owner on vendor relations and expansion plans.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the sales floor, accountability for results, and the ability to build repeatable processes from inquiry through delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven record of leading and developing a sales team.
• Experience in furniture, appliances, automotive, or another results-driven sales environment.
• Strong personal selling and closing skills.
• Experience recruiting, coaching, and addressing performance issues.
• Practical knowledge of CRM systems, financing, marketing, and retail operations.
• Ability to understand financial reports and manage expenses.
• Professional communication, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
• Willingness to work weekends, busy sales periods, and the hours needed to establish a strong operation.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing sales team by recruiting, training, and setting clear expectations.
• Lead daily operations on the sales floor, coach product knowledge, financing, and closing.
• Create and maintain a repeatable playbook from inquiry to delivery and follow-up.
• Set targets, monitor KPIs, and adjust staffing and promotions based on results.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive store traffic and online revenue channels.
• Oversee showroom readiness, inventory accuracy, payroll, expenses, and store profitability.

Skills

Sales leadership

Recruiting

CRM knowledge

Closing skills

Financial literacy

Retail operations

Communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Stu's Home Improvement Outlet in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a General Manager to lead the store’s day-to-day operations and sales culture. You will recruit and coach staff, optimize customer experience, and drive profitable growth as you partner with the owner on vendor relations and expansion plans.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the sales floor, accountability for results, and the ability to build repeatable processes from inquiry through delivery.