Store Manager

Employbridge; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead operations across multiple Albany retail locations. You will drive sales performance, optimize profitability, and oversee showrooms, warehouses, and staff to ensure a superior customer experience.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in retail leadership, a proven ability to develop teams, strong communication, and a track record of hitting sales goals while managing staffing and operational metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in retail, store management, operations management, branch management, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing sales goals, staffing, and operational metrics.
• Ability to motivate employees and drive results

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for multiple retail locations.
• Drive sales performance, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and employee performance.
• Monitor store KPIs, sales metrics, and financial results.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are maintained.
• Oversee showroom, warehouse, and operational activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with executive leadership to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain company standards, policies, and procedures

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Communication skills

Operations management

Sales oriented

Job description

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 Base + Bonus Potential

Expected Earnings: $100,000 - $120,000+ annually

Status: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead operations within its Albany market. This position is responsible for overseeing multiple retail locations, driving sales performance, developing employees, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned organization that values leadership, accountability, employee development, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can effectively manage people, operations, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for multiple retail locations
• Drive sales performance, profitability, and operational excellence
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and employee performance
• Monitor store KPIs, sales metrics, and financial results
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are maintained
• Oversee showroom, warehouse, and operational activities
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with executive leadership to achieve business objectives
• Maintain company standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of leadership experience in retail, store management, operations management, branch management, or a related field
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience managing sales goals, staffing, and operational metrics
• Ability to motivate employees and drive results

  Preferred

  • Furniture, mattress, appliance, flooring, home improvement, or related retail experience
  • Experience managing both sales and operational teams
  • Familiarity with warehouse and inventory operations
  • Experience working in a commission-based sales environment

  What We're Looking For

  The successful candidate will be:

  • A strong leader who leads by example
  • Comfortable managing both people and operations
  • Focused on employee development and team building
  • Driven by results and business performance
  • Skilled at coaching and holding teams accountable
  • Adaptable, hands-on, and customer-focused
  • Interested in building a long-term career with a growing organization

  Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Flexible leadership schedule based on business needs
  • Weekend availability required
  • Evening availability required
  • Holiday availability as needed