Store Manager

Join Murdoch’s as the Store Manager for our largest volume store! In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team to deliver exceptional customer service, drive financial performance, and ensure operational excellence. As the face of our store, you will inspire and develop your team, fostering a positive and engaging work environment. Your leadership will be key in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers and contributing to the overall success of Murdoch’s.

Living and working in the Flathead Valley, Montana, offers an incredible quality of life. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, you'll enjoy a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and community spirit. The area boasts a vibrant local culture, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to call home. Embrace the opportunity to thrive both professionally and personally in this remarkable region.

As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will...

• Lead and develop the store management team to operate with excellence, empower and develop their teams, and create a service-oriented environment that is welcoming to our customers.
• Maintain excellent customer service and ensure a consistent, quality store experience for customers.
• Develop and enact the strategies and plans to achieve financial results that meet or exceed annual budgets.
• Operate in a timeline driven and goal-oriented manner to ensure accountability.
• Network, recruit, assess, and hire qualified candidates.
• Develop team through identification of goals, setting expectations, providing learning opportunities, and performing effective follow-up.
• Demonstrate excellence with organization and delegation.
• Create and maintain a keen awareness of loss prevention with a strong focus on team member and customer safety.
• Lead, communicate, and collaborate effectively with other members of the store management team.
• Maintain store facilities and property in cooperation with the Murdoch’s Facilities team.
• Create and maintain a culture of safety and ensure team members operate in a safe manner.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Murdoch’s organization through active participation and collaboration with other stores and Home Office teams.

As a Murdochian in this role, you must:

• Exhibit a positive attitude and a demonstrated practice of learning.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks and take decisive action.
• Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment.
• Have strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal) skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Proven sales ability.
• Showcase exceptional merchandising ability.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Have three years previous store management experience including responsibility for minimum sales volume in excess of twenty million dollars annually.
• Be able to increase sales and store profitability.
• Possess strong Windows-based computer skills – especially with Microsoft products.

Physical Demands:

• Must work 45-55 hours per week on average.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Heavy and repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Bending, carrying, and pushing.
• Working on a ladder.
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.
• Close vision for computer work.
• Able to travel to attend meetings and assist in other stores as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competitive Benefits Compensation:

• Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
• Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
• Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
• Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
• Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
• Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
• Paid Parental Leave to take time to bond with your family’s new addition.
• Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
• Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
• Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.

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