Store Manager - Retail

Wasillachamber; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Potential relocation assistance

Job summary

Our Client in North Pole, Alaska, seeks a hands-on Store Manager to own store operations and lead a large team of about 80 employees. You will drive sales, manage inventory, and ensure exceptional customer service across departments.

You will recruit, train, and performance-manage staff, oversee scheduling and labor projections, monitor cash handling, and enforce safety and policy compliance. This is an ownership role with daily floor presence and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail experience preferred or equivalent combination with education
• Strong leadership and team-motivation skills
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word; able to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations for a team of about 80 employees
• Drive sales and profitability while managing inventory and merchandising
• Ensure exceptional customer service across all departments
• Lead recruiting, training, and performance management
• Oversee scheduling and labor projections; monitor cash handling
• Ensure safety, security, and company policy compliance across the store
• Walk the floor daily; set priorities and take ownership of store outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Customer service

Team training

Problem solving

Staff development

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our Client
Our client is a well-established retail operation in North Pole, Alaska, known for strong community ties and a commitment to exemplary customer service. They are seeking a hands-on Store Manager who is ready to take full ownership of store operations and lead a large team to success.

What You\'ll Do
As Store Manager, you\'ll oversee all aspects of day-to-day store operations for a team of approximately 80 employees. You\'ll drive sales and profitability, manage inventory ordering and merchandising, and ensure exceptional customer service across all departments. You\'ll lead recruiting, training, and performance management for your team, oversee scheduling and labor projections, monitor cash handling, and ensure safety, security, and company policy compliance throughout the store. This is a true ownership role — you\'ll be expected to walk the floor, set daily priorities, and take full accountability for store conditions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5 years of retail experience preferred (a combination of post-secondary education and related experience may substitute)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to learn new business software platforms
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, direct, and motivate a large team
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, and reaching for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a climate-controlled warehouse environment with occasional exposure to extreme cold and confined spaces

Additional Details
This is a full-time leadership position reporting to the District Director. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the store\'s operations, culture, and results.

Benefits Overview

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Potential relocation assistance available