Store Manager

Elder; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Elder is seeking a Store Manager to lead customer experience and store operations in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will supervise associates, manage inventory and pricing, and ensure friendly, efficient service while meeting budget and safety standards.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, training, and execution of promotions, with a focus on professional communication and strong leadership across the team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field.
• Relevant work experience can substitute for education.
• 3+ years’ managerial experience in retail.
• Experience in hardware or home improvement a big plus.
• Make a professional impression using effective verbal and written communication.
• Exude confidence and comfort in interacting with all associates.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Effectively prioritize business needs and issues.
• Follow-up, follow-through, and project management skills required.
• Embrace change and be a change agent when necessary.
• Sound leadership skills and solid decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead customer experience to ensure customers feel welcome and helped.
• Oversee store operations, inventory levels, pricing, and merchandising.
• Schedule associates to meet traffic and stay within labor budget.
• Develop and execute training plans for associates.
• Manage store housekeeping, safety, and policy compliance.
• Drive promotions and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

People management

Project management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Our Store Managers recognize that helpfulness drives sales, clear indication customers are pleased with the Elder’s experience. With proper management oversight, sales lead to profits that fund a healthy reinvestment in our business and in our people.The Store Manager owns:Customer experience - Helpfulness. Customers feel welcome and helped. Store is clean, well-stocked, merchandise is properly priced, fronted, and eye-catching. Associates are scheduled to meet customer traffic/sales trends and within labor budget.Associate experience - Associates have a positive and productive working environment. The Manager ensures all complete their training plans and invests time and attention in their development for future career opportunities. Workplace safety practices are regularly monitored.Store operations - Proper ordering of goods and inventory levels are adequate and appropriate. Proactive ordering to obtain best pricing and anticipate customers' needs and any supply shortages. Follow proper inventory procedures and manage shrink effectively. Marketing and promotional program is well-executed. The store's building, fixtures, and equipment are well-maintained. Manage accounting and human resources' functions and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field. Relevant work experience can substitute for education.3+ years’ managerial experience in retail. Experience in hardware or home improvement a big plus.Make a professional impression using effective verbal and written communication. Exude confidence and comfort in interacting with all associates.Strategic thinking and planning skills. Effectively prioritize business needs and issues. Follow-up, follow-through, and project management skills required. Embrace change and be a change agent when necessary.Sound leadership skills and solid decision making.Proficiency in Microsoft Office