Store Manager - Full Time

CARIN Alliance; Bakersville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance seeks a Store Operations Manager to oversee daily store functions, including staffing, training, inventory control, and customer service. The role emphasizes efficiency, safety, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment and evaluations, scheduling, and monitoring financial performance to identify trends and reduce shrinkage. A commitment to superb customer experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, cash handling, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret manuals, perform calculations, and operate register systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent; retail management experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred at certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in compliance with laws and policies.
• Set staffing, scheduling, and opening/closing decisions, with direct involvement.
• Analyze financial statements to identify sales trends and control expenses.
• Manage inventory through ordering, stock presentation, and cycle counts.
• Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and stock levels meet standards.
• Maintain store security, cash handling integrity, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
• Lead customer service efforts and foster a positive shopping environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and documentation; maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Merchandising

Cash handling

Safety procedures

POS systems

Bilingual Spanish speakers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail management experience (preferred)

Tools

POS/register systems

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible for managing store operations, including staffing, training, inventory, and customer service to ensure efficiency and safety.

Role Overview

Responsible for managing store operations, including staffing, training, inventory, and customer service to ensure efficiency and safety.

Key Duties

• Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in compliance with laws and policies.
• Communicate performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and address performance or conduct issues.
• Make staffing, scheduling, and opening/closing store decisions, including personal involvement.
• Analyze financial statements to identify sales trends, expense control, and shrinkage.
• Manage inventory through ordering, stock presentation, and cycle counts.
• Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and stock levels meet standards.
• Maintain store security, cash handling integrity, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
• Lead customer service efforts and foster a positive shopping environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, complete documentation, and maintain equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management, merchandising, cash handling, and safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret manuals, perform mathematical calculations, and operate register systems.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent; management experience in retail preferred.
• Preferred: Bilingual Spanish speakers (at certain locations).

Physical & Working Conditions

Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting (up to 55 pounds), and occasional climbing. Regular driving required. Environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather.