Store Manager

Job Title: Store Manager

Reports to: District Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Store Manager to oversee all daily operations of our retail store. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage people, products, and processes to deliver exceptional customer experiences, optimize sales performance, and maintain operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and demonstrate the ability to drive team performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Store Operations & Sales Performance

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the store to ensure efficiency and profitability
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to achieve or exceed targets
• Maintain accurate financial, statistical, and stock records
• Oversee stock management, pricing, replenishment, and inventory control
• Ensure all store activities comply with health, safety, and operational standards

Customer Service & Brand Representation

• Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service and foster a positive shopping experience
• Address and resolve customer complaints, queries, and feedback professionally
• Build customer trust and promote brand loyalty through service excellence

Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Motivate and engage staff to meet individual and team sales goals
• Develop career growth opportunities and advancement paths for team members
• Administer staff schedules, attendance, and shift planning

Visual Merchandising & Promotions

• Coordinate in-store promotional campaigns and seasonal merchandising displays
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are consistently met
• Collaborate with corporate and regional teams on promotions and sales initiatives

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Proven leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale systems and the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Attributes

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and customer-focused
• Able to inspire and lead a diverse team
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Demonstrates initiative and sets a high standard for others

Educational & Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in retail store management or a supervisory role
• Experience in budget management, merchandising, and team development

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.