Store Manager

Daily Thread; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Store Manager to oversee store operations, implement sales strategies, and ensure a positive customer experience. The role involves managing a team, achieving sales goals, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid Time Off and sick leave

Product discounts

Wellness programs

Monthly performance bonuses

Two weekends off per month

Retirement plans

FSA

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• At least one year of retail management experience.
• Understanding of retail business development and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales and productivity goals.
• Manage expenses to improve profitability.
• Train and monitor staff on store operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Sales Focus

Multilingual Skills

Tools

POS Systems

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the store, creating and implementing a sales strategy to maximize sales, and providing a cheerful customer experience. They will manage the store team, align associates with corporate values, and handle operational tasks such as opening/closing, inventory management, loss prevention, payroll, scheduling, and visual merchandising. The Store Manager will also focus on achieving store objectives, maintaining KPIs, developing the team, and ensuring policy adherence. Additionally, they will model effective sales techniques and manage the customer experience on the salesfloor.

Responsibilities:

1. Achieve and exceed sales and productivity goals.
2. Manage expenses like payroll, supplies, and shrinkage to improve profitability.
3. Lead sales efforts and exemplify exceptional customer service.
4. Train and monitor staff on store operations and policies.
5. Recruit, motivate, and retain sales associates.
6. Set clear goals and communicate success metrics to staff.
7. Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
8. Maintain visual merchandising and store cleanliness standards.
9. Handle daily paperwork and operational tasks.
10. Protect assets and reduce shrinkage through inventory management.
11. Implement company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

1. At least one year of retail management experience; local market knowledge is a plus.
2. Multilingual skills are a plus.
3. Understanding of retail business development, visual merchandising, and store operations.
4. Proficiency with POS systems, Word, Excel, and email.
5. Ability to lift objects up to 15 pounds and use ladders or stairs.
6. Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Outgoing, energetic, sales-focused personality with entrepreneurial spirit.
9. Mentorship qualities and ability to develop staff strengths.
10. Training ability in customer service, selling, and operational skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Paid Time Off and sick leave.
• Product discounts.
• Wellness programs and work-life balance initiatives.
• Monthly performance bonuses.
• Two weekends off per month.
• Retirement plans, FSA, and commuter benefits.