Site Manager, Somerset, NJ
Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor Sales Personnel, Assistant and Associate Managers, and all staff to achieve high performance and to create long-term career plans for employees.
- Mentors employees to create succession line.
- Plans for annual staffing needs and works with the corporate Personnel Department to obtain candidates.
- Assists with customers and directs handling of problems as appropriate.
- Provides all staff with the necessary leadership to achieve maximum sales.
- Sets pricing for quotes, decides on price reductions for obsolete stock and ensures that inventory value is maintained through excellent maintenance practices to maximize gross margins & profitability.
- Monitors all operating costs & compares with budgets.
- Regularly discusses with staff and Senior Management methods of reducing expenses & increasing sales to generate the desired profits.
- Accountable for the management of inventory to maximize sales yet limit overstock and less desirable material to maximize sales potential
- Reviews all receivers, daily sales and exceptions reports, and inventory reports for accuracy and potential gross margin issues.
- Inventories items to ensure proper quantities for seasonal material to be available in adequate quantities in advance of peak sales periods.
- Keeps up-to-date with competitive developments and informs Senior Management of relevant or concerning issues.
- Manages the store’s credit sales process, including offering, monitoring, and collecting payments.
- Ensures compliance with the established credit limits.
- Designs displays and inventory layouts in relation to merchandising plans and supervises physical changes required to meet seasonal needs for space and display.
- Responsible for providing a safe working & customer service environment.
- Oversee all DOT regulations for drivers and all vehicles.
- Responsible for the employees to function in a safe and professional manner always.
Requirements 4 – 6 years
- Working in retail and wholesale garden center landscape management in the green industry.
- Overseeing budgets, sales forecasts, and expenses.
- Ability to conduct competitive analysis.
- Detailed working knowledge of profit margins, accounting, and P&L statements.
- Firm understanding of retail and wholesale operations.
- DOT regulations and laws.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
- Strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with all Company employees.
