Manager in Training Up to $75k Voted One of the Best Places to Work in PA

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Starting Salary up to $75,000 a year!

Voted One of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2022, 2023 AND 2024!!

3 Weeks Vacation

Monthly Profit-Sharing Bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Loyalty Rewards

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Store Manager to lead the daily operations of our retail location. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, a strong track record of achieving sales goals, and outstanding leadership abilities. This role is responsible for all aspects of store performance—including staffing, training and development, sales growth, account retention, and operational excellence. The Store Manager plays a critical role in driving profitability, ensuring an outstanding customer experience, and maintaining full compliance with company policies and procedures.

Initial Training will take place at our Training Store in Columbia PA.

Our Core Values:

• “We Serve Others”
  We are passionate about what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for. We are committed to improving the lives of all employees, customers, and business partners, helping them achieve their personal and professional goals. We create meaningful experiences for our employees and customers.
• “We Do What It Takes”
  Continuous improvement is our mindset, and we believe that creativity and innovation is everyone’s responsibility. We find ways to say “Yes” by offering “win-win” options that benefit all employees, customers and business partners.
• “We Own It”
  We are responsible for our actions, and we own our results both positive and negative. We provide open and honest feedback and learn from our experiences, always looking to improve our current situation.

Responsibilities:

• Strict adherence to our Company Core Values & Vision Statement expectations.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels through the creation of a 4-week schedule and accurate payroll record-keeping.
• Participate in the recruitment process, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Partner with the District Manager (DM) to conduct performance evaluations and support staff development.
• Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in both customer and employee-related situations.
• Oversee team training programs and ensure all required certifications are completed on time.
• Assign and monitor daily tasks, offering guidance and feedback to uphold operational best practices.
• Lead daily team meetings to motivate staff and communicate goals and priorities.
• Utilize company approved communication tools to share updates, recognize achievements, and promote a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with money-handling procedures and customer service standards.
• Oversee store cleanliness, merchandise presentation, inventory accuracy, and equipment functionality.
• Manage company vehicles, schedule deliveries, and ensure employee safety protocols are followed.
• Analyze budgets and income statements to identify areas for process improvement and cost efficiency.
• Meet or exceed company targets in staffing, training, sales performance, account retention, and inventory management.
• Drive operational efficiency to support a profitable and well-run store.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours:

Ability to work a standard 5-day, 45 - 50-hour work week on a consistent basis. Scheduled hours include Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00AM through 7:00PM. Individual schedules will vary based on business demands. Stores are closed on Sunday’s and employees will receive one additional day off per week.

Requirements:

• Education – High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience –Three (3) years of work experience in retail or an organization performing customer service, retail sales, and other sales related duties. Preferably in a supervisory/management position.
• Training – Completion of New Hire Orientation, completion of all required internal training.
• Special Requirements – Ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays. The passing of a successful pre-employment drug test and background review may be required for this position. Blue Ocean has declared its stores to be a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Random drug testing may be instituted.
• Lifting – Physical capacity to safely lift or move products in and around the showroom floor with a dolly or the assistance of another person without sustaining a physical injury or damaging the merchandise.
• Data Entry – The ability to enter data in a computer.