Retail Manager - Metal Building Components

Central States•Lowell, AR

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Retail Manager is a results-driven professional responsible for leading all sales and operational activities within the assigned store. This role translates deep knowledge of the market, customers, competitors, products, and services that drive profitable growth. The Retail Manager ensures compliance with company policies, manages store staff performance, and delivers exceptional customer experience that aligns with company values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers, to perform core functions, and will also interact with production areas, equipment, or machinery when visiting operational sites.
The work requires a combination of sedentary and active tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, driving, and occasional lifting of materials or tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
This role involves working in environments that may be loud, non–temperature-controlled and exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Employees frequently interact with machinery, moving objects, and vehicles.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required by site policy when in designated production or operational areas.
Regular activities: standing, walking, talking, hearing, driving, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending)
Occasional activities: sitting, climbing, crawling, and lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Environment notes: exposure to noise, temperature variations, machinery, moving objects, and outdoor weather conditions; PPE required in designated areas
Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This position may require up to 10% travel, depending on business needs.
Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the metal building or construction materials industry.
Proven track record of achieving sales growth and operational excellence in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily store operations, including customer experience, expense control, inventory management, and profitability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to increase satisfaction and retention.
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate retail team members to build high-performing sales teams.
Support the development of annual financial budgets and key performance indicators to position the store for year-over-year growth.
Analyze product and service performance to identify opportunities for growth and profitability gains.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and uphold company values in all interactions.
Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.