Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

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The Manager Trainee is responsible for learning the duties of the Store Manager position and developing the skills required for a Store Manager role. Primary duties include delivering a Legendary Customer Experience, building the team, driving sales, managing inventory and profit, controlling expenses, and reducing and managing shrink. You will learn to ensure a legendary shopping experience while building a welcoming environment that reflects our community.

• Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, discipline, and retain efficient team members.
• Deliver on our promise of Legendary Customer Service through GURA:
  • Greet the Customer.
  • Uncover Customer’s Needs & Wants.
  • Recommend Product Solutions.
  • Ask to Add Value & Appreciate the Customer.
• Create and foster a welcoming environment and sense of belonging in the Store, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are experienced daily across our team and customers.
• Schedule, organize, and plan daily activities for team members to ensure efficient store operations.
• Lead team members to ensure every customer has a legendary shopping experience that differentiates from the competition.
• Communicate company processes, policies, and directives to team members; evaluate their effectiveness and coordinate with District or Regional Manager to eliminate problems.
• Learn how to create a desirable work environment through promotions, recognition, and empowerment.
• Execute problem solving and conflict resolution for both team members and customers.
• Learn sales and profit management – accountable for achieving top and bottom line.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment.
• Manage the daily merchandise flow to ensure adequate in‑stock and inventory controls.
• Learn the process of organizing merchandise resets to company specifications on a periodic basis.
• Implement and sustain merchandise presentation per company standards.
• Evaluate the competitive environment and work with Operations and Merchandising teams to ensure quality and performance.
• PAPERWORK:
  • Train on daily, weekly, and monthly processing of required paperwork including invoices, schedules, product orders, returns, and PO reports.
  • Train to perform periodic sales forecasting, payroll analysis, and budget review.
  • Train on documentation of team member evaluations and corrective action.
• INVENTORY:
  • Train on managing periodic price changes.
  • Train on communicating inventory needs to buyers and distribution centers.
  • Learn how to work with buyers, supply chain management, district managers, and distribution centers to solve inventory problems.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS:
  • Learn how to coordinate and conduct special sales events.
  • Train to assist District Manager and other Store Managers in solving district issues and supporting operational needs.
  • Engage in community involvement.
• TEAM MEMBER RELATIONS:
  • Set the tone for and reinforce the mission and values of Tractor Supply Company and consistently develop the store as the “Employer of Choice”.
  • Learn how to address team member issues and concerns, working with HR when necessary.
  • Learn how to assess and develop team members for advancement within the organization.
• BUDGET/AUDITING
  • Train to be responsible for budgeting and sales forecasting.
  • Learn how to audit store processes.

Experience:

Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

Education:

High school diploma; bachelor’s degree in agricultural science or business related field preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Must have a valid driver’s license if you drive for company business.
• Process information and merchandise through system and POS register system.
• Read, write, and count to accurately complete all documentation.
• Freely access all areas of the store—including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
• Operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store…