Paint Store Manager - Chicagoland

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Want to be a part of the most AUDACIOUS and radically EXCELLENT Paint & Decorating Retailer in the Country? Join our amazing team where you are not only a part of growing company but also a family! The JC Licht family where everyone is equally important.

We’re JC Licht, and we’ve been giving expert advice and assistance to those looking to breathe new life into their Chicagoland homes since 1907. Our customers are also our neighbors and friends, and they trust us to share our expertise and provide them with superior products and outstanding service. JC Licht service professionals are trained in our extensive line of products and are skilled home-project experts who can help you every step of the way.

J.C. Licht founded in 1907, is a full-service paint, decorating and hardware retail destination featuring Benjamin Moore Products. We presently have 64 locations in the greater Chicago area. There are exciting opportunities for growth throughout this region.

We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Store Management team throughout all of our 64 stores throughout Chicagoland. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility and a shared vision for providing incredible customer service, then JC Licht wants you!

Summary:

The primary responsibly of Store Management is to monitor operations and profitability of the store and provide support to the store as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Human Resources

• Active involvement in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of store team members.
• Must ensure that all store employees have a working knowledge of various products. When necessary, develop training programs.
• Must ensure employees deliver excellent customer service to our customers.
• Encourage a viable team-oriented working environment through good communication.
• Ensure that the store is properly staffed at all times.
• Supervise and coach employees.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews for the purpose of assessing employee performance. When necessary, must also administer disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure that the store complies with all federal/state regulations and company policies including, but not limited to: ADA, EEOC, Workers Compensation – Wage & Hour, Sexual Harassment, etc.

• Maintaining the store’s appropriate inventory levels to ensure that it meets customer needs and is aligned with budget.
• Control inventory losses through proper controls and notations.
• Control expenses.
• Ensure that the store is properly opened and closed in accordance with company policy.
• Complete all paperwork reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• To maintain merchandising standards established by JC Licht Senior Management Team including window displays, sales floor displays, promotional displays etc.
• To actively participate in store activities including unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, carrying merchandise out for the customer, having the ability to lift a determined weight of merchandise and delivering paint when needed.

• Monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking procedures. Resolve problems as necessary.
• Understand and utilize various business reports to identify sales, gross margin, and expense control opportunities.
• Maintain a complete understanding of the company’s purchasing policies and procedures.

• Resolve customer issues in a proper and efficient manner.
• Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner upon them entering the retail store.
• Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines
• Provide…