STORE MANAGER

KENT WORLDWIDE; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Generous employee discount

Job summary

Blue Seal Retail is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-performing team in a full-time retail operation. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe store environment, optimizing floor layouts, and driving sales through staff training and promotions.

Ideal candidates will have relevant retail management experience, a proven track record of leading multiple teams, and strong merchandising and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with relevant retail/management experience.
• Experience leading 3–5 teams of staff.
• Strong merchandising and customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store, warehouse, pole buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds to project a positive company image.
• Lead sales management and train staff on product knowledge.
• Oversee inventory levels, ordering, and turnover for profitability.
• Approve invoices, ensure goods and services invoiced are received, and maintain cash/security controls.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree with retail management experience

Job description

At Blue Seal Retail, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, you're joining more than a store, you're joining a company built for the long term. Backed by nearly a century of growth, we continue to invest in our people, our communities, and what's next. We're seeking a Store Manager in Rochester, NH to lead a high-performing team and drive the success of a growing retail operation. This full-time, salaried role offers a strong benefits package, a generous employee discount, and a leadership opportunity where your ideas matter, your impact is visible, and your growth is supported!

This position is designed and intended to be performed in Litchfield, CT.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facility Management

• Maintain a high level of housekeeping and maintenance throughout the store, warehouse, pole buildings, equipment, vehicles and grounds and ensure a positive company image
• Provide a safe and clean store environment
• Ensure all equipment is operational

Sales Management

• Adjust store and grounds layout to maximize utilization of selling areas
• Oversee merchandise displays for sales efficiency, considering seasonal products and traffic
• Coordinate displays to coincide with advertising
• Increase traffic by creating in-store programs and company-provided promotions
• Provide sales training and product knowledge to store personnel
• Shop competitors for price structuring
• Test market new products

Inventory Management

• Order products using appropriate forms in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Maintain merchandise by adding or dropping lines or items indicated by turn numbers
• Maintain inventories at desired levels for maximum turnover and profitability
• Oversee the handling of claims for damaged or returned goods

Accounting Management

• Approve all invoices for payment
• Ensure all goods and services invoiced have been received
• Maintain security over daily cash and bank deposits
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree with 5 years of retail experience, 3 of which are in a supervisory capacity, OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of Retail Management experience, OR equivalent relevant experience
• Proven track record as a retail Store Manager with experience in leading and directing 3-5 teams of staff
• Agriculture background with management experience and excellent merchandising skills is a plus
• Working knowledge of lawn and garden, agriculture, and animals (Pet and Livestock)
• Be an inspirational Manager, with a positive approach to running the business
• Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Must be able to multitask