Store Manager

val's services; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services in Centralia, IL, is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily store operations, recruit and train staff, and evaluate performance to ensure efficient processes from ordering to customer service.

The role focuses on leading a team, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring safety and policy compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations, inventory, cash handling, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret documents, perform calculations, and solve problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills; bilingual ability may be preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified employees while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Lead staff in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and merchandising to meet sales and stock targets.
• Evaluate financial performance, control expenses, and monitor business trends through operating statements.
• Ensure store security, cash handling accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Communicate performance expectations, conduct meetings, and support staff development.
• Perform opening and closing duties regularly, and oversee proper merchandise staging and presentation.
• Maintain compliance with policies, complete documentation, and manage physical tasks such as lifting and stocking.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Retail operations

Inventory management

Cash handling

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Management experience preferred

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for managing store operations, staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to ensure efficient store processes including ordering, stocking, presentation, and customer service.

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain qualified employees while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Lead staff in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and merchandising to meet sales and stock targets.
• Evaluate financial performance, control expenses, and monitor business trends through operating statements.
• Ensure store security, cash handling accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Communicate performance expectations, conduct meetings, and support staff development.
• Perform opening and closing duties regularly, and oversee proper merchandise staging and presentation.
• Maintain compliance with policies, complete documentation, and manage physical tasks such as lifting and stocking.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations, inventory, cash handling, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret documents, perform calculations, and solve problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills; bilingual ability may be preferred at some locations.

Physical & Working Conditions: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 40-55 pounds; occasional outdoor exposure; fast-paced environment requiring agility and attentiveness.