Store Manager

Ellis Home and Garden•Beaumont, TX

14d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ellis Home and Garden in Beaumont, Texas, is hiring a Store Manager to facilitate and supervise daily operations in the store and garden center. The manager ensures the team works effectively to drive sales, contribute to the store, care for plants, and provide outstanding customer service. This is an active, hands-on position with physical demands. The role offers freedom and creativity in areas such as store layout and displays. Pay is determined by experience, with a stated range of $45,000 to $55,000 per year.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 5 years of retail management experience.
Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Greenhouse or plant knowledge.
Ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and assist employees in customer service, plant care, store maintenance, and product promotions.
Develop and maintain employee schedules within budgeted payroll hours.
Find ways to better promote the store, its products, and its services.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels in the store and garden center and communicate issues to corporate buyers.
Maintain the health of live plants through proper watering schedules and care.
Implement employee cross-training to maintain productivity.
Load and unload delivery trucks carrying merchandise and plants.
Manage controllable costs to maintain profitability.
Keep the store clean, organized, and presentable.
Hire and train employees as needed to ensure adequate staffing and outstanding customer service.
Assist customers with purchases.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Order plants weekly.
Interview, hire, and train team members.