Store Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of general management experience, including financial accountability, plus 4 years of experience supervising at least 50 nonexempt and at least 5 exempt associates or employees, including performance management, mentoring, hiring, and termination; OR 4 years of general management experience, including financial accountability, plus 4 years of experience supervising at least 50 nonexempt and at least 5 exempt associates or employees, including performance management, mentoring, hiring, and termination.
• Must successfully complete all job-required training and assessments.
• For facilities that sell firearms, successful completion of a firearms-specific Criminal Background Check and Firearms Authorized Training is required.
• For facilities that sell only ammunition and have state-specific requirements, a current state-issued Certificate of Eligibility may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University.
• Experience as a Store Manager in a low-complexity store, or 1 year of experience as a Store Manager in a medium-complexity store, or 2 years of experience as a Store Manager in a high-volume retail store.
• Experience running a fresh or dry grocery area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision aligned with company, market, and local plans to direct facility operations, merchandising, and company direction.
• Supervise, recruit, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, recognize, and develop management and hourly associates; support succession planning and a culture of belonging.
• Uphold the Open Door Policy by listening to associate concerns, reviewing policies, coordinating resources, and providing timely resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; oversee asset protection, safety controls, quality assurance, operational reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Lead community outreach and involvement, maintain relationships with community groups and media, represent the company externally, and promote company-sponsored programs and sustainability efforts.
• Drive facility sales and profit performance, control expenses, increase margins, forecast and oversee budgets, analyze economic trends, and address financial deficiencies.
• Direct customer service standards and ensure customer needs, complaints, and issues are resolved in accordance with company guidelines.
• Drive sales through effective merchandise presentation, competitive and accurate pricing, proper signing, replenishment, and in-stock and inventory levels.
• Ensure the success of the Academy training environment and store standards by engaging trainees, offering job-shadowing opportunities, supporting customer service, and participating in talent and succession planning.
• Analyze business objectives, customer needs, costs, forecasts, resource requirements, and operational processes; implement strategies and continuous improvements.
• Attract, select, develop, and retain a skilled and engaged workforce; diagnose capability gaps and support mentorship and workforce development.
• Build internal and external partnerships and networks to achieve business goals and lead appropriate community initiatives and business plans.
• Model company values and standards of integrity, ethics, compliance, respect, customer service, and excellence; promote belonging, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave and family care leave.
• Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Paid time off and/or protected paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.