Store Manager

Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Store Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operation of a new location serving the Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia markets.

This is a unique opportunity to join the business before the location opens and play a key role in building the operation from the ground up. The selected candidate will complete approximately 3 to 4 months of immersive training at Rick’s established Oregon operations, learning our products, systems, customer experience, sales processes, inventory practices, and operating models.

Following training, the Store Manager will transition to Washington and take ownership of opening and operating the new location. The final store location within the Tacoma, Seattle, or Olympia market will be influenced by business needs and the location of the selected candidate.

This role is ideal for an experienced operator who enjoys building teams, serving customers, driving sales, and taking ownership of a business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Store leadership and operations
• Sales and customer experience
• Team leadership
• Inventory & financial performance

What does success look like within the first year:

• Successfully opened and stabilized the new Washington location.
• Built a capable, accountable store team.
• Established strong relationships with customers throughout the local market.
• Delivered against revenue, margin, inventory, and operating targets.
• Created a high-quality customer experience consistent with the Rick’s brand.
• Built an operational foundation capable of supporting continued growth in the Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in store management, branch management, distribution, building materials, construction supply, retail, or a related environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing people, operations, customers, and financial performance.
• Strong business judgment with an ownership mentality.
• Ability to build and lead a team in a new-market environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operating environment.
• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, or building materials is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial performance and take corrective action.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person