Retail Store Manager

Who We Are

"Here we grow again!"

Spring is right around the corner, so we are currently hiring store managers for our Landscaping Supply Retail locations.

Ohio Mulch is a landscape supply company that has been providing innovative products and services to satisfied customers for 40-years! We produce and sell more mulch in Ohio than any other manufacturer. Our top-quality products are certified by the national Mulch and Soil Council. We are a highly motivated team devoted to providing the best products and customer service available. Our strength is generated through our commitment to our customers, community and the landscaping Industry.

If you like working outside, providing excellent customer service, operating equipment and training new employees, this is the job of your dreams!

Top Reasons to Work for Ohio Mulch Supply

• We’re family owned and managed - not a big box or corporate owned!
• Wonderful work environment and it will be highly enjoyable as you will get to know your customers and the community better and have evenings off! (Daytime hours only!)
• Great pay and benefits; health, vision, dental, 401k, 401k matching and other insurance offered and includes an employee discount!

What You Will Be Doing

As Store Manager, you will uphold the Core Values which are determined by the management team. The Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the store. The Store Manager is responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with minimizing expenses, while ensuring that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised, and to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. The Store Manager contributes to the growth and development of the management team and store team members.

More job details

Sales and Operations

• Delegates daily workload among team members to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards.
• Hires, trains and develops retail team members with goals for growth and success in their positions, provides ongoing performance feedback and recognizes the team’s accomplishments.
• Coordinates the overall supervision of team members to ensure sales performance goals are met and company procedures are followed accurately
• Oversees counting the daily cash register for accuracy and daily bank deposits.
• Forecasts scheduling needs to meet customer demand and create work schedules.
• Monitors payroll to ensure compliance with established budgets and take corrective measures as necessary.
• Reviews staffing strengths and opportunities with the Owner prior to additions or terminations.

Customer Service

• Promotes Customer Service as the #1 Priority. This must be accomplished on a daily basis through observing, monitoring and coaching team member’s performance and interactions on the sales floor.
• Regularly promote sand teaches Amaze Every Customer Every Time while leading by example and coaching.
• Uses huddles, communication boards, and store meetings as the means to communicate the store’s performance, and educate, engage and motivate the team.
• Drives customer satisfaction by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.

Inventory

• Maintains accurate inventory at all stages through on-hand integrity, daily receiving and transfers, store communication, product mix and flow, and adhering to Company best practices, metrics and deadlines
• Utilizes available inventory reports to reduce shrinkage, maintain appropriate stock levels and maximizes inventory accuracy.

Safety, Compliance and Store Work Environment

• Enforces safety policies and procedures, and serves as role model for safety.
• Enforces store environment procedures to ensure and maintain the best store appearance.
• Conducts preventative safety inspections, and take appropriate actions to correct all issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Job Requirements

• ·Requires High School diploma or equivalent
• Possess product knowledge of landscaping-related products. Along with a willingness to learn more
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of retail management experience
• Have strong leadership and analytical skills
• Ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and written and effectively in all situations
• ·Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with a high attention to detail
• Have ability and willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Have ability and willingness to conduct yourself with honesty and integrity, as well as dependability.
• Have ability to stand for an extended period of time, walk, reach, and bend to perform job duties
• Be able to move and handle merchandise up to 50 pounds, and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and performing all functions as set forth
• Have flexibility as responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Required)
• Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bobcat/Skidsteer: 1 year (Preferred)
• Delivery driver: 1 year (Preferred)
• Store management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person