Manager, Store

LCI Brand•Keesler AFB, MS

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Base Supply Store at Keesler AFB. The position oversees daily store operations and emphasizes customer service, recognition, and interaction. Responsibilities include ordering and receiving, sales reconciliation, delivery coordination, visual merchandising, personnel administration, maintaining cleanliness, and working with senior military and civilian personnel. The manager may brief visitors and explain store operations to help increase business or establish new stores. The role communicates with vendors, the Assistant Manager, and other employees, and supervises the Assistant Manager, up to ten customer service personnel (several of whom are legally blind), and up to three warehouse and delivery personnel. The position is onsite at Keesler AFB, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the schedule may vary based on the store. Supervision is intermittent, with weekly goals and monthly performance reviews. The work environment is a moderate office environment, with regular sitting, standing, walking, and use of the hands. Noise is usually moderate. Hearing protection may be required in manufacturing areas, depending on the department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

High school graduate with two years of relevant training.
Ability to negotiate pricing and delivery terms with established and new vendors.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Recent military or civil service experience with extensive knowledge of Department of Defense logistics systems, including warehouse operations; alternatively, extensive retail management experience in sales or marketing.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of daily Base Supply Store operations.
Provide customer service and interact with customers and other stakeholders.
Order and receive merchandise and reconcile sales.
Coordinate deliveries and oversee visual merchandising.
Administer personnel matters and maintain store cleanliness.
Work with senior military and civilian personnel.
Brief visitors and explain store operations to support increased business or the establishment of new stores.
Communicate with vendors, the Assistant Manager, and other employees.
Supervise the Assistant Manager, up to ten customer service personnel, and up to three warehouse and delivery personnel.
Work toward weekly goals and participate in monthly performance reviews.