STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - GREENFIELD IN
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 develop 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 leadership, store opening and closing, financial controls, store cleanliness and safety, and completion of required paperwork. The candidate operates the store in the Store Manager’s absence and reviews operating statements to identify business trends and opportunities for expense control and loss prevention. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, occasional ladder climbing, and occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather. Some travel with limited overnight stays is required.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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, including deposits, store keys, SAFE, and STARS programs.
- Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to travel as required, including occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
- Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
- Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction.
- 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service.
- Model compliance with company procedures and policies in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
- Participate in store opening and closing activities.
- Ensure company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
- Assist in maintaining 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 for business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
- Support staff development and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
- Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
- Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
