Market Manager

Market ManagerMarket Managers have the opportunity to showcase your ability to lead a team, provide amazing customer service and implement innovative ideas. The Market Manager is responsible for the daily operation of an individual store to achieve budgeted revenue goals and monitoring expenses. We hire hardworking, trustworthy, and energetic individuals who work with the store teammates and Corporate Management to drive sales, ensure high levels of customer service, solve problems and achieve employee development goals while advancing their own skills.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage store performance to maximize store profitabilityMaintain store security including inventory control, cash handling, and equipment maintenanceLead, supervise and schedule store employeesInterview job applicants and conduct employee performance reviewsEnsure compliance with all company, state and federal policies and laws by working with Human ResourcesEnsure all Kurtz Bros policies are being followed by team members and complete disciplinary actions when necessary.Provide input to production regarding product innovationEffectively manage territory to ensure a thorough and consistent understanding of sales opportunities, competitive knowledge and project activities within that territory.Assign and work with Product Specialists to ensure store and territory goals are met and developed in a timely mannerHiring, scheduling and training of employees with regards to product knowledge, utilizing products to fill customer's needs, and generating salesEnsure that each store has clear staffing roles and assignmentsMaintain accuracy in inventory tracking and documentation and ensure appropriate in-store inventory levels to meet customer needs and meet goalsEnforce and maintain the overall store appearance, merchandise display, and on-site equipment, reporting and scheduling maintenance/repairs as neededDevelop annual image and capital plan for necessary budget approvalFollow all Kurtz Brothers, Inc. safety guidelines and complete incident reports immediately when requiredRegular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessaryMust be available to work weekends during the busy season (April - August)Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum of five years of experience with retail or industry sales management experienceExperience in landscaping/construction industry preferredKnowledge/SkillsEmotionally resilient and able to drive projects effectively for excellence against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environmentCustomer oriented and able to operate effectively in a high pressure environment and pressing customer deadlinesAbility to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customerStrong conflict management skillsEnthusiastic, with a drive for resultsAbility to multi task and work in a fast paced environmentAbility to lead, coach, develop and hold employees accountableProficiency in office IT suite (excel, word and PowerPoint) and to quickly develop a working knowledge of NetSuite and Descartes with ability to operate the KB reconcile, dispatch, quote, and price check systemsAbility to learn new programs/software as neededAbility to run front end loader, skid steer, and other equipment as necessary (training provided)Creativity in providing customer solutionsAbility to quickly become knowledgeable regarding the composition and application of the product lineExposure to loud noises, hot/cold temperatures, dust, and other environmental factorsSupervisory Responsibilities Responsible for ~2-10 store employees depending on season Physical Demands While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work EnvironmentFrequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and dustExposure to equipment noise and other industrial environments.Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.Ability to safely lift and move materials as required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Kurtz Bros is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. 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