Store Manager

Tractor Supply Company; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the ropes of store management. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer service, leading a dynamic team, and driving sales while managing inventory effectively. You will be immersed in a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for both team members and customers. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about retail and community engagement. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Retail experience and supervisory skills are strongly preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Legendary Customer Experience and manage store operations.
• Recruit, hire, and develop team members for efficient store management.

Skills

Retail experience

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural-Science or Business

Tools

POS Register system

Forklift

Computer

Job description

The Manager Trainee is responsible for learning the duties of the Store Manager position and developing the skills required for a Store Manager role. Primary duties include delivering a Legendary Customer Experience, building the team, driving sales, managing inventory, managing profit and sales, expense control, reducing and managing shrink.

Do you love the life out here and want to share it with others? At Tractor Supply we strive to make the life out here a little bit better each day for both our neighbors and our teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a Manager Trainee, you will be observing and learning the following duties and skills required for a Store Manager role:

• Recruiting, hiring, developing, evaluating, disciplining, and retaining efficient team members.
• Delivering on our promise of Legendary Customer Service through GURA:
  • Greet the Customer.
  • Uncover Customer’s Needs & Wants.
  • Recommend Product Solutions.
  • Ask to Add Value & Appreciate the Customer.
• Creating and fostering a welcoming environment and sense of belonging in the Store. Ensure that the power of diversity, equity and inclusion is experienced every day across our Team Members, Customers, Suppliers and Communities. Ensure Team Members mirror the communities the Store serves. Ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Team Members and Customers by fostering different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, ideas and innovative thinking.
• Schedule, organize, and plan daily activities for team members to ensure efficient store operations.
• Leading team members to ensure the customer has a Legendary shopping experience that differentiates from the competition.
• Communicate company processes, policies, and directives to team members. Evaluate those processes for effectiveness and coordinate with District Manager and/or Regional Manager to eliminate problems.
• Learn how to create a desirable work environment through promotions, recognition, and empowerment.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution for both team members and customers.
• Learn sales and profit management – accountable for achieving top and bottom line.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment.
• Manage the daily merchandise flow to ensure adequate in-stock and inventory controls.
• Learn the process of organizing merchandise resets to company specifications on a periodic basis.
• Implementing and sustaining merchandise presentation per company standards.
• Evaluating competitive environment and working with Operations and Merchandising teams to ensure quality and performance.
• PAPERWORK:
  • Train on daily, weekly, and monthly processing of required paperwork including but not limited to invoices, schedules, product orders and returns, and POs reports.
  • Train to do periodic sales forecasting, payroll analysis and budget review.
  • Train on documentation of team member evaluations and corrective action.
• INVENTORY:
  • Train on managing periodic price changes.
  • Train on communicating inventory needs to buyers and distribution centers.
  • Learn how to work with the buyers, supply chain management, district managers, and distribution centers to solve inventory problems.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS:
  • Learn how to coordinate and conduct special sales events.
  • Train to assist District Manager and other Store Managers in solving district issues and support operational needs.
  • Community involvement.
• TEAM MEMBER RELATIONS:
  • Set the tone for and reinforce the mission and values of Tractor Supply Company and consistently develop the store as the “Employer of Choice”.
  • Learn how to address team member issues and concerns, working with HR team when necessary.
  • Learn how to assess and develop team members for advancement within the organization.
• BUDGET/AUDITING
  • Train to be responsible for budgeting and sales forecasting.
  • Learn how to be responsible for auditing store processes.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

Education: High school diploma, Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural-Science or Business related field preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Must have valid driver’s license if you drive for company business.
• Process information and merchandise through system and POS Register system.
• Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation.
• Freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
• Operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store such as a dolly, hand-truck, forklift, computer, and cash register.
• Move and transfer merchandise generally weighing 0-50 lbs. throughout the store.
• Work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business dictates, plus six days a week during peak seasons in the spring and fall.
• Work a minimum of 52 hours per week.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time often up to four hours straight without a break.
• Travel to other store locations and to company functions.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Reaching overhead
• Driving a vehicle
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for eligible Team Members. While all Team Members have access to a broad range of rewards, eligibility and specific offerings may vary depending on the role, individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

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Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it.

We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits total rewards offerings. for full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about!

A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.

Nearest Major Market: Middletown
Nearest Secondary Market: Poughkeepsie