Store Manager - Diversey

Flexihire Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid vacation per year

6 paid holidays per year

Employee referral bonus: $300

Job summary

Flexihire Talent is looking for a Store Manager in Chicago, IL, who will oversee all store operations from sales to inventory management. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of grocery management experience and a proven ability to manage profit and loss effectively.

We offer competitive benefits including paid vacation, health insurance starting in 2027, and a genuine pathway for internal promotions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grocery management experience required.
• Strong track record managing P&L and achieving sales targets.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily store operations including sales, inventory, staffing.
• Drive sales growth while controlling costs.
• Lead and develop a team of 8 to 12 associates.

Skills

Grocery management experience

P&L management

Inventory management

Leadership and supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish

Retail math proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Management certifications

Job description

Location

• 3415 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Responsibilities

• Own all daily store operations. Sales, inventory, staffing, customer service.
• Own the P&L. Drive sales growth while controlling costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 to 12 associates. Run a real 1:1 every two weeks.
• Hold the bar on merchandising and product quality to match our premium positioning.
• Build vendor relationships. Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory.
• Create staff schedules and manage labor.
• Handle escalated customer concerns with grace.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members.
• Run cash handling, cashiering oversight, and store financials with integrity.
• Implement merchandising, marketing, and promotional displays.
• Use our POS and staff portal for transactions, sales tracking, and inventory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grocery management experience (independent, specialty, or premium retail preferred).
• A proven track record managing P&L and hitting sales targets.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering systems, and vendor relations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong leadership and supervisory chops.
• Excellent communication with staff, customers, and vendors.
• Comfort with retail math: pricing, budgeting, financial reporting.
• Proficiency on POS systems and modern back-office tools.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Management certifications are a plus.

What success looks like in 90 days

• You know every team member by name and have built a real working relationship with each one.
• You have full command of the P&L, your weekly sales, labor, and shrink numbers, and you can speak to why each is moving.
• You have shipped at least one operational improvement (a process, a vendor change, a display strategy) that the team and the owner both feel.

Career Path

Where this role can grow at Harvest Loop. We hire from inside first. Store Manager >> General Manager >> Operating Partner

Benefits

• 2 weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year
• 6 paid holidays per year
• Health insurance coming 2027
• Owner-led training and a real path to promote from within
• Quarterly business review with the owner / operating partner, with input on store strategy
• Employee referral bonus: $300 when your referred hire completes 90 days

Paid holidays

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day