Store Manager

Tharp Consulting; Nokomis (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Store Operations Manager to lead daily retail activities in Nokomis, IL. You will supervise staff, ensure outstanding customer service, and uphold company standards in merchandising and safety.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to interpret operational documents. Experience in retail management is preferred; a high school diploma is recommended.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret operational documents and perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling, inventory management, and merchandising.
• Experience in retail management preferred; high school diploma or equivalent recommended.
• Ability to solve problems and handle diverse situations.
• Bilingual skills may be preferred in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, and evaluate employees, ensuring proper staffing and adherence to labor laws.
• Provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and manage employee pay and advancement.
• Oversee daily store opening, closing, and safety protocols.
• Analyze financial statements to identify trends, control expenses, and maximize profitability.
• Manage inventory levels through ordering, stock presentation, and cycle counts.
• Ensure merchandise presentation aligns with company standards and maintain accurate inventory.
• Uphold cash handling, security, and safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a clean, safe shopping environment.
• Complete administrative tasks and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Retail management experience

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for managing store operations, staff, and processes to ensure effective merchandising, customer service, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, and evaluate employees, ensuring proper staffing and adherence to labor laws.
• Provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and manage employee pay and advancement.
• Oversee daily store opening, closing, and safety protocols.
• Analyze financial statements to identify trends, control expenses, and maximize profitability.
• Manage inventory levels through ordering, stock presentation, and cycle counts.
• Ensure merchandise presentation aligns with company standards and maintain accurate inventory.
• Uphold cash handling, security, and safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a clean, safe shopping environment.
• Complete administrative tasks and ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret operational documents and perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling, inventory management, and merchandising.
• Experience in retail management preferred; high school diploma or equivalent recommended.
• Ability to solve problems and handle diverse situations.
• Bilingual skills may be preferred in some locations.

Physical & Working Conditions: Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 40-55 pounds; occasional climbing and outside exposure; fast-paced environment requiring mobility and alertness.