Store Manager

Store Manager

The Store Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the store and ensuring superior and consistent customer service to continue the growth and success of the Lori's Ace brand. The candidate must manage and lead all staff, help drive sales and profitability, and build relationships with customers. The Store Manager will also ensure compliance with effective inventory management and merchandising practices and all store policies and procedures. This position requires between 45-55 hours/week.

Sales and Customer Service

• Work to achieve monthly and annual sales goals in B2C and B2B
• Work to achieve profitability goals on a monthly and annual basis
• Become one of the product experts in the store through training and on-the-job experience.
• Provide positive representation of and promote the Lori's Ace brand in store and in the community.
• Promote Customer Service as the #1 priority. This will be accomplished on a daily basis as you lead by example, and through observing, monitoring and coaching associate's performance and interactions on the sales floor.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.
• Lead with energy and positivity.
• Ensure Ace Rewards signup percentages meet company goals

Operations

• Actively manage the sales floor by coordinating and ensuring coverage throughout the store at all times
• Ensure compliance with all practices, policies and procedures necessary to manage inventory shrink. Monitor shrink numbers and take corrective actions.
• Ensure receiving, checking in, stocking of merchandise for the store is being done efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure the daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room, outdoor merchandise areas, bathrooms, warehouses and break room.
• Ensure the store stays well stocked with merchandise throughout the day
• Ensure price changes and markdowns are being completed efficiently.
• Ensure products are stocked accurately, front faced, and priced correctly.
• Review monthly promotional signage and plan appropriate merchandising displays when needed.
• Create attractive store displays and endcaps
• Deter theft by executing established procedures across the store.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Hiring and Training of Associates

• Train, develop and coach staff at onboarding and throughout their tenure
• Review applications, schedule and conduct interviews, and recommend new hires.
• Encourage and track ongoing training and development on the team
• Recommend and execute corrective actions for employee improvement

Leadership

• Lead by example.
• Ensure the team is staying active, engaging with every customer, and completing their daily tasks.
• Create and maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Become an integral part of the community in which you live and work through civic organizations and being community minded.
• Collaborate with Owners on ways to better merchandise product, control expenses and increase sales.
• Participate in monthly store meetings and lead team huddles.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• High school diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing people, including hiring, training, floor management, preferably in a retail environment with high volume of inventory
• Ability and willingness to learn about a vast array of products, including grills, hardware, paint, outdoor power, lawn and garden, electrical, plumbing and more. Prior knowledge of home improvement and construction problem solving preferred.
• Complete understanding of store layout and location of products, as developed through training.
• Comprehensive understanding of inventory management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to delegate and be self-directed
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience with retail POS and inventory systems, or competency and experience with technical software applications
• Possess valid in-state driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company's insurance carrier's standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
• Move and handle merchandise and fixtures up to 50 pounds
• Lift and bend