Store Manager Candidate In Garfield Heights Oh
About The Position
The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The role is intended to foster the development of an external candidate for a Store Manager position and is held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store security and cash controls, and maintaining a clean and safe store. They participate in opening and closing activities, may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence, review operating statements for trends and opportunities, and complete required paperwork and documentation. The position involves frequent physical activity and some travel, with limited overnight stays.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
- Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
- Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including generating reports.
- Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
- Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.
- Ability to travel, including limited overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in a retail environment for external candidates.
- Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
- Support merchandising through staging, stocking, storage, signage, pricing, and proper use of merchandise fixtures.
- Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
- Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
- Provide customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
- Model company procedures and policies.
- Participate in store opening and closing activities.
- Ensure company funds are safely deposited at the designated bank.
- Assist with store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
- Help maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
- Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
- Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
- Support employee development and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
