Store Manager

Lennox; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lennox Store Manager in Columbia, SC leads a team of inside sales and warehouse staff to deliver excellent customer service and exceed revenue targets. You will own the local market by partnering with Sales to pursue new opportunities, while managing daily store operations and maintaining a showroom and inventory.

Requires a high school diploma with 5+ years related experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. HVAC expertise and strong communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; related experience accepted.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Requires at least 5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train and develop the inside sales team and warehouse staff.
• Promote replacement components and aftermarket products to the dealer network, contractors, and other relevant business segments.
• Own the business in the local market and achieve sales, growth and profitability goals.
• Maintain a showroom, warehouse, building and grounds in sale-ready condition.
• Coordinate with transportation providers for daily shipments.
• Prioritize and promote Environmental, Health and Safety program.
• Manage inventory and perform cycle counts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

As a Lennox Store Manager, you will provide leadership to a team of committed customer service associates and positively impact the financial performance and operational excellence of your Lennox store. You will also collaborate with the sales team to ensure annual revenue exceeds the designated threshold level.

You will be trusted to manage daily store operations and model excellent customer service with direct involvement in day-to-day service channels, as appropriate. We will depend on you to provide clear direction to team members by effectively communicating initiatives, priorities, and company strategy.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Recruit, hire, train and develop the inside sales team and warehouse staff with a focus on providing excellent customer service and solid selling skills.
• Promote the sales of replacement components and aftermarket products to the dealer network, contractors, and other relevant business segments.
• Own the business in the local market and deliver results on established sales, growth, and profitability goals by partnering with Sales to pursue new sales opportunities.
• Maintain a customer-ready, professionally merchandised showroom, warehouse, building and grounds.
• Coordinate with transportation providers for daily shipments.
• Prioritize and promote an ongoing Environmental, Health and Safety program.
• Manage and tailor inventory to the needs of the local market.
• Ensure accurate inventory through cycle counting and general operational excellence.

What We Are Looking For

Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Requires at least 5 years related experience.

Ability to lead others. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Expert knowledge of HVAC systems strongly preferred. Effective at developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with customers, dealers, sales, and operations partners Strong business acumen to position the store within the market in terms of promotions and customer awareness through the effective use of promotions, customer contacts, outbound calls, customer appreciation events, etc.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $62,400 - $81,900 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, the experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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