Retail Store Manager

Circle K•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Store Manager position at Circle K involves comprehensive leadership and management of a retail site. Key aspects include recruiting, hiring, and training employees to ensure excellent customer service, maintaining site standards, and fostering positive relationships with suppliers and the community. The role also encompasses employee development through performance appraisals and safety training, effective communication, strategic organizing and planning, and detailed financial analysis to maximize sales and net profits. Circle K's mission is to make people's lives easier, supported by a global team across 16,000 stores in 26 countries, with a strong culture of pride in its people and their development.

Requirements

Experience to perform the essential duties, responsibilities and working in the conditions described below
Ability to supervise and train for the use of equipment, tools and materials listed in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Assistant Site Manager (ASM) job description
Ability to supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR and ASM job description
Ability to use computer, or acquire those skills necessary to use a computer at the site, which includes analysis of reports, inventory control, cash control, counseling notices, etc.
A valid driver’s license and adequate transportation to/from bank and corporate management meetings
Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English
Work with a minimum of direction and supervision
At all times work as an effective manager, supervisor and leader

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience in retail sales preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire and train positive, enthusiastic employees, ensuring excellent customer service
Develop, manage and assign tasks appropriately to ensure the site is clean, adequately stocked, organize and well kept based on Company standards
Maintain a professional and supportive image among subordinates and supervisor
Schedule employees within Company guidelines to maximize customer service and maintain site image
Implement non-discriminatory related management skills while hiring, training, counseling, motivating and separating employees
Develop positive and professional relationships with all suppliers
Promote excellent service and resolve customer complaints in a timely, professional manner
Promote and ensure a safe, positive public image within the neighboring community
Prepare on-going and timely performance appraisals in writing for all employees, providing proper performance based feedback
Train all employees ensuring that customer service, site image and marketing execution meet Company standards
Train all employees on safety procedures and promote safety awareness
Develop ways and means to ensure that all employees receive proper communication in a timely manner
Establish periodic on-going communication meetings with all site employees and the Market Manager
Evaluate and develop specific action plans to address the needs of the site in order to reach the desired objectives
Organize and maintain all site files and manuals
Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all required and requested reports due are completed accurately and timely
Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all merchandise is stocked, attractively displayed and priced correctly
Ensure that all required employment related posters and signs are in a place that is easily accessible to all employees
Analyze daily sales and expense information and take appropriate action to maximize sales and net profits
Budget and forecast P&L lines, as well as understand and manage merchandise margins
Safeguard and account for all money received and disbursed
Perform all other financial analysis necessary to maximize sales and net profits
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by his/her supervisor
Supervise and train for the use of equipment, tools and materials listed in the Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Assistant Site Manager (ASM) job description
Supervise and manage the functions listed in the CSR and ASM job description