Store Manager

As a Store Manager at GPM Investments, your primary responsibilities will include providing inspirational leadership to your team, managing operations to drive sales, overseeing recruitment and training of new team members, ensuring safety standards are met, and maintaining high store standards. You'll also be responsible for expense control and implementing sales initiatives aimed at increasing profitability.

To apply for the Store Manager role at GPM Investments, candidates must be at least 18 years old or 21 depending on the state, possess retail and/or food management experience, and have a customer-centric mindset. Additionally, you should be willing to work flexible shifts, travel occasionally for meetings, hold a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal history check.

The Store Manager position at GPM Investments comes with an array of benefits such as a $1,500 sign-on bonus after six months, performance-related bonuses, competitive wages, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401K employer match, and weekly paychecks. These benefits are designed to support your well-being and career development.

At GPM Investments, we prioritize career advancement and offer multiple growth opportunities for Store Managers. As you successfully lead your team and meet company objectives, you may find yourself eligible for promotions or additional responsibilities that can lead to higher managerial roles within the company.

GPM Investments offers comprehensive training for Store Managers, including Topshelf Manager Training for stores in Tennessee. This training covers all the essential skills you need to excel in your role, from leadership techniques to operational management, ensuring you are well-equipped to drive success in your store.

To effectively motivate a team as a Store Manager, I focus on setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, recognizing achievements, and fostering a positive work environment where team members feel valued and supported.

In my previous roles, I consistently implemented strategies to boost sales, such as analyzing customer buying patterns, training staff to upsell products, and launching targeted promotions that aligned with customer needs.

When addressing conflicts within my team, I promote open communication and encourage team members to express their concerns. I focus on mediation techniques to resolve issues amicably, ensuring everyone feels heard and valued.

My experience with expense control includes analyzing operational costs, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service quality or customer experience.

I ensure my store meets safety standards by conducting regular audits, providing proper training to staff on safety protocols, and fostering a culture of safety where team members are encouraged to report any hazards.

To provide excellent customer service, I cultivate a customer-centric environment, train staff on effective communication skills, and encourage proactive engagement with customers to ensure their needs are met.

My approach to employee training and development includes tailored training programs based on individual strengths and weaknesses, ongoing mentorship, and providing opportunities for professional growth within the company.

I manage multiple tasks by prioritizing based on urgency and importance, leveraging organizational tools, and delegating responsibilities to ensure all aspects of store operations run smoothly.

To implement a new sales initiative, I would first analyze the target market, gather input from my team, develop a clear action plan, provide training, and regularly monitor performance to make necessary adjustments.

In my previous role, I identified inefficiencies in inventory management that were leading to stockouts. I implemented a new inventory tracking system that improved stock monitoring and reduced operational delays.