STORE MANAGER - PENNSVILLE, NJ STORE #6950
About The Position
The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, staffing, and compliance with company policies and labor laws. The Store Manager also manages store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, and required paperwork. The position requires frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling, along with some handling of merchandise and equipment. Lifting may be up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. The manager may occasionally climb a step ladder up to six feet and regularly drive their own vehicle to meetings, other stores, and make deposits.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
- Ability to perform cash-register functions and generate reports.
- Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits and store keys.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure the store is properly staffed.
- Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
- Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
- Ensure the store is adequately staffed and opened and closed each day; open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
- Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
- Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
- Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
- Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
- Maintain financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
- Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
- Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
- Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
- Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
- Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage options
- Supplemental benefit programs
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid sick leave where required by law
- Vacation
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- May be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
