Store Manager

Geisslers Supermarket Inc; Warehouse Point (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisslers Supermarket Inc. is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily retail operations, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service. You will oversee staffing, merchandising, inventory, and cost controls while maintaining a safe, welcoming store atmosphere.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to interpret operating reports, and a commitment to loss prevention. The candidate should excel at coaching staff and delivering results in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of retail experience in drug store, grocery, or convenience store settings.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proven ability to analyze reports and drive sales with cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and drive sales growth.
• Maintain high customer service standards and a welcoming environment.
• Monitor inventory, merchandising, and store cleanliness to meet budgets.
• Manage staffing, training, performance reviews, and counseling where needed.
• Monitor payroll and expenses while reducing shrink through loss-prevention practices.

Skills

Store leadership

Retail operations

Customer service

Merchandising

People management

Loss prevention

Job description

The Store Manager Oversees and is accountable for the operations of the store, ensuring maximum sales and profitability through customer service, merchandising, inventory, expense control, personnel management/training, and managing operating cost and shrink.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner, consistent with the store safety policies and procedures.Has excellent employee skills, understanding each employee as an individual.Has the ability to create an “Action Plan” for opportunities in the store.Ensures that the store maintains outstanding customer care standards by providing a friendly environment that treats each customer as a guest, with respect and courtesy, while providing each one with quick and friendly service.Monitors overall store quality, cleanliness, stock levels, merchandising, sales growth, profitability (e.g., by analyzing operating reports, payroll sales reports, shrink reports, etc.), and taking appropriate action to improve performance.Monitors effective work schedules for all store personnel to ensure consistent application of courtesy and service to customers.Implements marketing and sales plan to maximize sales and meet or exceed budgets.Regulates shrink, expenses, and payroll.Participates in weekly Store Director call.Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures and supports store loss-prevention efforts through meetings and audits.Implements regular, ongoing, and effective housekeeping program throughout the store.Continually evaluates and reacts to performance issues, and actively recruits as necessary.Manages associates, including selection of new associates, administration of performance appraisals, administration of counseling program, and training of new associates, etc.Participates in training activities to increase personal skill level and improve overall store processes and customer service.Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.The Store Manager position requires a minimum of 5 years of retail experience in one or a combination of the following areas: Drug Store, Grocery, or Convenience Store.Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong leadership skillsKnowledge of the grocery industry.Maintain Business Confidentiality at all times.Merchant mentality.Self-starter ability.Attention to detail and organization.Integrity.Customer-minded.Possesses the math skills necessary to supervise and handle store operations.Time Management.Must be a safety conscious worker.Physical Demands:Moderate physical effort is required.Prolonged standing and/or sitting may be required.Must be able to lift up to 50 1bs. occasionally and up to 30 1bs. consistently.