Country Store Manager

Country Store Manager – Full-Time with Benefits

Country Visions Cooperative is looking to hire a full-time Store Manager for our New London Country store.

This person will assist in the overall management of our Country Store. This is a leadership position reporting directly to the Country Store Division Leader. If you are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and looking for full-time work with a great company, now is the perfect time to join our team!

Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive pay, based on experience (Range $45,000-$60,000 salaried)
• Paid time off
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Medical insurance with optional Health Savings Account (large company contribution to HSA)
• Company work shirts provided (First 2 are free, then employee/company 50/50 split up to a specific amount per year)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and manage all in-store functions
• Maintain a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and collaboration
• Assist and instruct team members with daily store operations
• Help ensure customer satisfaction and retainment
• Maintain store cleanliness and sanitation standards at all times
• Develop retail sales growth, largely through outstanding customer service
• Order and price store merchandise following proper procedures as directed by the Country Store Lead
• Complete accurate and timely completion of all assigned accounting reports and forms
• Ensure all precautionary procedures with respect to the protection of team members and company assets are adhered to
• Set written goals annually with the Country Store Lead
• Assist in implementing marketing and merchandising promotions
• Develop sales-generating displays
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Country Store Lead

HOURS

• Mainly day shift hours with variable shifts on weekends and some flexibility – will be discussed during the interview

Store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some seasonal change, Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm with some seasonal change

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or retail industry
• A minimum of 1 year of proven management experience
• Proven track record of building sales, increasing profits, team member development, and operational improvement
• Effectively manage confidential and sensitive information
• Accurate, confident and dependable
• Motivated and task oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, energetic and strong people skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• The candidate must successfully pass a background check

Come join the New London team! We look forward to hearing from you!