Store Manager/Milford, CT

Store Manager Trainee

As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running your own store. You'll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

Position Type: Full-Time

Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week

Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $29.50 per hour

Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: $76000 - $120000 (inclusive of salary and bonus when applicable)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer

Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees

Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution

Ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, as well as the quality and freshness of products

Assists in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications, as well as interviewing candidates

Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels

Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results

Conducts store meetings

Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist direct reports in achieving enhanced performance

Conducts annual performance evaluations, recommending store personnel for advancement and termination as appropriate

Achieves store payroll and total loss budgets

Manages cash audits in conjunction with their direct leader according to company guidelines

Monitors the competitive environment within the community and makes recommendations to the direct leader regarding adjustments necessary to maintain a competitive position

Provides product feedback to their direct leader, including recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued

Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment in proper working order

Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering

Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines

Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry and walk about the store

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Qualifications:

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service

Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports

Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures

Ability to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignments

Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others

Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses

Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately

Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler and perform general cleaning duties to company standards

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner, following instructions and giving attention to detail

Meets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a retail environment

A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge

Prior management experience preferred

Travel:

Full-Time Store Manager Trainees will often train at multiple locations and must have flexibility to travel within divisional requirements

Competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance