Store Manager

Kight Home Center; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Store Manager for our Shelby, OH facility. The role focuses on directing store operations, managing inventory and safety, and driving sales performance through contractor and DIY relationships.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, conflict resolution, and delivering profitable results while upholding company policies and standards. Growth opportunities are available within a growing network.

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience, preferably in building materials.
• Previous experience managing outside sales programs.
• Proven track record in sales management, primarily dealing with contractors.
• Ability to direct and train others effectively as a team leader.
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and profitability.
• Well developed problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills.
• 5-10 years of experience in building materials, store operations, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Store Operations: Manages the overall direction of the store and delegates inventory management, safety requirements, and policies.
• Staff Management: Direct and train employees; set directions and ensure goals are met.
• Sales & Relationship Building: Grow outside, inside, and installed sales; maintain key accounts and resolve complaints.
• Knowledge & Training: Identify growth needs, complete orientation and safety training, pursue ongoing learning, develop staff.

Skills

Retail management

Outside sales management

Sales with contractors

Team leadership

Sales profitability

Problem solving

Experience 5-10 years

Job description

A Carter Lumber Store Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the store as well as developing and maintaining sales relationships with contractors and do-it-yourselfers. This is accomplished by following the direction set by the General and District Managers in the areas of foundation, inventory, sales and profit. Complying with policies and procedures, monitoring key employees, controlling inventory purchases and levels, developing sales and communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for the Position:

• Previous retail management experience, preferably in the building materials industry
• Previous experience managing outside sales programs
• Proven track record in sales management, primarily dealing with contractors
• Ability to direct and train others effectively as a team leader
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and profitability
• Well developed problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills
• 5-10 years of experience in building materials, store operations, and sales
• This position will be for our facility in Shelby, OH

Responsibilities of the Position:

Store Operations

• Manages and implements the overall direction of the store.
• Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements and policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team.

Staff Management

• Responsible for setting the direction and managing areas of employment such as; hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation and other areas.
• Ensures goals are outlined for employees and are met.

Sales & Relationship Building

• Manages the growth of the outside, inside and installed sales programs by ensuring that new prospects are obtained and current relationships and services are successfully maintained.
• This is accomplished by building relationships, following up on key accounts and resolving customer complaints effectively.

Knowledge & Training

• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.
• Completes required orientation and safety training.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.
• Encourages and oversees employee career development.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!