Store Manager - Building Materials

Carter Lumber Company; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Vacation and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth from within

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

The Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Store Manager for its Shelby, OH facility. This role oversees the overall operation and leads sales relationships with contractors and do-it-yourselfers, following direction from General and District Managers in areas of foundation, inventory, sales and profit.

A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company is essential to this position. This is a hands-on role focused on improving store results while maintaining high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience preferred in building materials
• Experience managing outside sales programs
• Proven track record in sales management with contractors
• Ability to direct and train others as a team leader
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and profitability
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• 5–10 years in building materials, store operations and sales
• This position is for the Shelby, OH facility

Responsibilities

• Manages the overall direction of the store
• Oversees inventory management, safety, policies and procedures
• Communicates sales and profit goals to the team
• Hiring, communication, motivation, discipline and separation
• Ensures employee goals are set and met
• Grow outside, inside and installed sales programs
• Build relationships, follow up on key accounts and resolve complaints
• Identify growth needs and provide training
• Complete orientation and safety training, pursue continued learning
• Encourage employee career development

Skills

Retail management

Outside sales programs

Team leadership

Sales growth

Problem solving

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!