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General Manager - Columbia

Company: Hess Corporation

Location: Columbia, SC

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Job Description

General Managers are responsible for establishing and maintaining superior customer service levels.  General Managers oversee and are accountable for the operation of a retail facility by ensuring maximum sales and profitability through the following: effective merchandising; human resources management; team development; inventory management; containment of operating costs and managing shrinkage levels.
 
Principal Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly, welcoming environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of The Hess Way
  • Analyze and measure business trends; develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives
  • Control shrink, expenses, and payroll
  • Ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise presentation, signing, and assortment in all departments; ensure selling floor is adequately stocked
  • Comparison shop and report results; share information with supervisor, corporate office and make appropriate price adjustments as required
  • Review store trends.  Recommend and initiate changes for maximizing goals and objectives
  • Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through regular management and staff meetings, store walk-thru's, audits, etc.
  • Continually evaluate and react to performance issues and actively recruit high caliber associates, supervisors and management personnel
  • Train and develop store management in all aspects of the business; direct and monitor training and development for all store level personnel
  • Any other responsibilities as assigned


Job Requirements

Essential Requirements:

  • Ability to process information and merchandise through computer system and POS register system
  • Ability to communicate with associates and customers
  • Ability to understand, comprehend and complete all documentation
  • Ability to freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, and register area
  • Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the facility.
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing 0-50 pounds
  • Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Preferred Requirements
 
  • Ability to work in a fast paced setting
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness standards
  • Prior retail management and/or restaurant management experience
  • Strong decision making skills
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Strong people development and team building skills
Benefits & Rewards
 
Comprehensive benefits package including quarterly bonus program, healthcare, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) w/ company match, pension plan, direct deposit, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and educational assistance.
 
 
Please Note: This position requires a credit, background and drug screening
Hess is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity
 
 

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