Store Manager - Bloomington

Big Red Liquors•Bloomington, IN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Big Red Liquors has been serving Indiana communities for more than 50 years. We take pride in offering an incredible selection, strong product knowledge, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to create stores where customers feel welcome, Team Members enjoy being part of the team, and great service keeps customers coming back. Store Managers lead people, deliver results, and create an outstanding experience for both our customers and Team Members. The Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and daily operation of the store. This position leads and develops the store team while ensuring strong execution in customer service, sales, merchandising, staffing, inventory control, loss prevention, safety, and company programs. Successful Store Managers lead by example, set clear expectations, hold themselves and their teams accountable, and create an environment where Team Members can succeed.

Requirements

Two or more years of retail, customer service, or related leadership experience, or successful completion of the BRL Manager in Training Program.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team.
Strong commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to understand and use business information and performance metrics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide clear direction and constructive performance feedback.
Dependable, adaptable, and willing to respond to changing business priorities.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, customers, vendors, and company leadership.
Ability to work a flexible retail schedule based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the BRL Manager in Training Program.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, select, onboard, train, and develop Store Team Members.
Provide consistent leadership, coaching, recognition, and performance feedback.
Establish clear expectations and hold Team Members accountable for performance and company standards.
Build an engaged, dependable team capable of delivering consistent results.
Develop Team Members for additional responsibilities and future advancement opportunities.
Complete performance evaluations and address performance or conduct concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Create effective staffing and scheduling plans based on business and customer needs.
Foster a professional, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
Create a welcoming environment where customers consistently receive friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful service.
Lead by example and reinforce company customer-service expectations with every Team Member.
Monitor customer-service performance and use available feedback as coaching and development tools.
Recognize outstanding customer service and address opportunities for improvement.
Respond to customer questions and concerns professionally and work toward timely resolution.
Develop a store culture focused on building customer loyalty and repeat business.
Take ownership of store sales, gross margin, expenses, and overall business performance.
Understand store performance metrics and use available information to identify opportunities for improvement.
Execute company promotions, programs, and merchandising initiatives.
Identify opportunities to grow sales and improve store profitability.
Manage controllable expenses, payroll, scheduling, and other store resources responsibly.
Communicate store performance, challenges, and opportunities with the District Manager.
Oversee all daily store operations and ensure company policies, procedures, and programs are consistently executed.
Maintain company standards for merchandising, product presentation, pricing, signage, cleanliness, and overall store appearance.
Coordinate receiving, stocking, replenishment, and freight activities efficiently.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and support accurate inventory practices.
Ensure the sales floor, stock areas, cooler, office, exterior, and customer areas are clean, organized, safe, and ready for business.
Complete required reports, administrative responsibilities, and operational paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and Team Members.
Follow and enforce company safety, security, loss prevention, and shrink-control procedures.
Identify potential operational, safety, or loss-prevention concerns and take appropriate action.
Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements.
Protect company assets, merchandise, cash, equipment, and confidential information.
Immediately communicate significant safety, security, compliance, or operational concerns to appropriate leadership.
Directly supervises the store team and is responsible for the overall leadership, development, scheduling, performance, and accountability of Store Team Members.