Store Manager

Locations: Sterling, Illinois Categories: Store Management Compensation: Base pay starting at $70,000 per year and above Req ID: 22069 Company & Benefits Information At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years ! Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc. All major Holidays & Birthday off Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace 401(K) with company match Compensation Bonus program based on store metrics Base pay starting at $70,000/yr and above *The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but actual pay could be higher based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Job Duties Our Store Managers are responsible for: Growing a successful, multi-million-dollar business: drive sales leveraging your business acumen, efficiency & problem-solving skills; maintain an appealing store appearance; cleanliness, quality merchandising & accurate store signage Nurturing talent & leading a team: engage the hearts & minds of your team & develop their skills so that they can achieve their personal best, both as individuals & as thriving teams; setting & maintaining expectations for team; work beside the team in day to day operations Inspiring others: acting as a dynamic brand ambassador dedicated to driving & achieving results through teamwork; promoting the company strategy, as well as communicating/modeling the core values of the organization; keeping associates informed of company updates, celebrations, changes, etc. Managing & maintaining projects & financial status of the store: manage & leverage talent of team to complete projects in a timely fashion, while maintaining a balanced labor budget; manage P&L statements to make adjustments as needed to benefit the store Ensuring community involvement & brand awareness: work within local community with various organizations to create strong awareness of our brand & values Qualifications 5+ years of leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment Bachelor’s Degree in business administration/management or related field strongly preferred Valid driver license required Proven track record of training, delegating & inspiring top talent to succeed Flexibility to work nights & weekends based on business needs Proven ability to drive sales results through a strong level of business acumen EEO Statement Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row. #J-18808-Ljbffr