Retail Store Manager

Retail Store ManagerTitle: Retail Store ManagerLocation: Abilene, KS (Retail Store #109)Classification: RegularStatus: Full-TimeDescriptionAt Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!A day in the life…The Russell Stover Chocolates store environment is unlike most others. It is a destination for consumers looking to purchase an off the shelf or customized gift for someone special. It is an experience for those wanting to treat themselves and their families to our in-store made fudge, caramel apples, and hot fudge sundaes. As the Retail Store Manager, you must be up for the challenge of managing the duality and seasonality of our store environment.What you will be doing…Manage the day-to-day operationsRecruit and hire quality associatesProvide first rate coaching and trainingAchieve all budgeted sales and profit goalsControl expensesMaintain proper inventory levelsDemonstrate appropriate visual presentation standardsExhibit exceptional customer serviceManage the regular in-house production of a variety of confection items made locally in our candy kitchenMaintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and controlsPerform back office dutiesDo you have what it takes?5 years of prior retail management experienceCustomer service and selling experienceExperience using Microsoft Word, ExcelExperience using an email serviceAbility to frequently lift up to 5 pounds with the ability to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to constantly stand, bend, reach and work with your handsDo you stand above the rest?High school diploma or GED preferredStrong leadership and team management skillsExceptional interpersonal and written communication skillsAble to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalismTime management skillsAdditional DetailsMust be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekendsWe offer an attractive wage and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k plan with generous Company match & product discountsAt Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.Make Happy. Work Happy.