Store Manager

SEMM Retail Ventures LLC dba ACE Hardware; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Hardware in Colorado seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead daily store operations, maximize sales and profitability while controlling expenses. You will oversee staff performance, scheduling, merchandising, cash handling and training to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, promotional execution, inventory control and safety compliance, with a focus on Amaze Every Customer Every Time and growth of the management team.

Qualifications

• High School degree, some college preferred.
• Possess vast product knowledge of hardware related products.
• Minimum of 10 years retail management experience.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and develop retail staff with growth goals and performance feedback.
• Forecast scheduling needs and create work schedules accordingly.
• Oversee staff supervision to meet sales and merchandising standards.
• Oversee daily cash handling and deposits.
• Conduct associate evaluations for feedback and growth.
• Develop and implement in-store marketing and promotions.
• Promote customer service as the top priority and coach staff.
• Manage inventory: replenishments, SKU management and stock accuracy.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain store environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

STORE MANAGER POSITION

Position Summary - - Please note:

this is a full-time, year-round position.

A Store Manager will uphold the Core Values as determined by the management team. Store Managers position are responsible for the complete day-to-day operation of the store. Store Managers are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with minimizing expenses, while ensuring that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised, and to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. A store manager contributes to the growth and development of the management team and store associates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALES AND OPERATIONS

• Hire, train and develop retail staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provide ongoing performance feedback and recognize accomplishments
• Forecast employee scheduling needs to meet customer demand and create work schedules accordingly.
• Review staffing strengths and opportunities with the Owner prior to additions or terminations
• Coordinate the overall supervision of staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and company procedures are followed accurately including delegation of daily workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
• Oversee counting the daily cash register for accuracy and daily bank deposits.
• Conduct associate evaluations as per company standards to provide feedback for improvement, praise and recognition, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement in-store marketing including promotions, events and seasonal merchandising in the Inventory Mgmt. System based on store needs as per store owner approvals. Train the employees to execute all promotions and events. Complete merchandising updates according to Company standards.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Promote Customer Service as the #1 Priority. This must be accomplished on a daily basis through observing, monitoring and coaching associate’s performance and interactions on the sales floor
• Regularly promote and teach “Amaze Every Customer Every Time” while leading by example and coaching.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.
• Document at least one (1) Observation per associate monthly and provide coaching in order to ensure consistency of service to all customers.

INVENTORY

• Introduce new items to store inventory. Consistently look for product demands from customers to maintain appropriate product profiles per store needs
• Create replenishment orders in the Inventory Mgmt. System on a weekly basis, receive orders and lead SKU management efforts.
• Maintain accurate inventory at all stages through on-hand integrity, receiving and transfers, store communication, product mix and flow, and adhering to Company best practices, metrics and deadlines.
• Utilize available inventory reports to reduce shrinkage, maintain appropriate stock levels and maximize inventory accuracy.

COACHING AND TRAINING

• Work on his/her professional development through leadership training opportunities (self-directed learning, local business events, Ace learning and industry events, etc.).
• Identify appropriate training for store associates and oversee all training requirements for all associates (e.g. New-Hire orientation, on-the-job training, vendor training, etc.).

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE AND STORE ENVIRONMENT

• Enforce safety policies and procedures, and serves as role model for safety.
• Enforce store environment procedures to ensure and maintain the best store appearance.
• Conduct preventative safety inspections, and take appropriate actions to correct all issues.

The minimum requirements for this position include:

EDUCATION / TRAINING:

High School degree, some college preferred. Posses a vast product knowledge of hardware related products along with a willingness to learn

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 10 years retail management experience

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide motivation and leadership to associates storewide in a fair and impartial manner.