Retail Warehouse Store Manager-- Home Outlet

E C Barton & Company•Evansville, IN

3d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manages a store engaged in selling discount building materials by performing the following duties: Operate as a “Working Manager.” A Working Manager is an individual that gets involved in the daily activities and performs any job duties necessary to keep the store operating at maximum efficiency. Responsible for effectively training all partners at Home Outlet location in order to maximize profitability, control costs, and offer the best possible customer service. Responsible for interviewing and hiring the best candidates to properly staff the store and help ensure the continued integrity and excellence of our Home Outlet division. Continually exceed high levels of profitability and customer service while making certain the store is following all safety regulations, guidelines, and operating procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Inventory software; Order processing systems; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality, and Effectively communicates with all partners.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Delegation: Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People: Takes responsibility for activities of partners supervised; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops partners' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Operate as a “Working Manager,” performing any job duties necessary to keep the store operating at maximum efficiency.
Effectively train all partners at the Home Outlet location to maximize profitability, control costs, and offer the best possible customer service.
Interview and hire the best candidates to properly staff the store.
Exceed high levels of profitability and customer service while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, guidelines, and operating procedures.
Plan and prepare work schedules and assign employees to specific duties.
Coordinate, participate in, and supervise sales activity and sales promotion, merchandise display preparation and advertising, and taking inventories.
Reconcile cash with sales receipts, keep operating records, prepare daily records of transactions for the Accounting Department, and perform work of other partners as needed.
Ensure compliance of employees with established security, sales, and recordkeeping procedures and practices.
Resolve customer complaints and answer inquiries.
Lock and secure the store.
Supervise 3-5 employees in the Home Outlet Store, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.