Store Manager


Job Details

$28-$35/hour DOE and $5000 Sign-On Bonus


Job Summary:

The Store Manager is the leader of the team and key to ensuring an excellent store experience for Customers and Associates. They possess a complete understanding of what a selling store looks like and have the leadership and vision to keep it fresh. They must have a strong understanding of what it takes to become the best local boat parts seller in your market.

We are Boaters serving Boaters with a mission of More Water, Less Hassle! Our Customers come to us to fulfill a need, complete a project on their boat, or gather items for a great day on the water; you guide your team to ensure Customers leave with the right products to make that happen. Each interaction with a West Marine Customer is an opportunity for you to exceed their expectations and ensure they remain a loyal Customer. West Marine is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of staff.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Achieves financial objectives by understanding your stores annual sales and expense budget; payroll scheduling expenditures; store expense costs; store shrink; analyzing variances
  • Utilize Monthly Staffing Guide and address any service deficits by scheduling for traffic and store activities while optimizing payroll allocations
  • Actively executes programs and procedures that drive sales with the team and customers
  • Develop store strategies to grow customer count, loyalty members, increase store traffic and optimize profitability
  • Work with PRO Market Team Managers to grow wholesale business and market share though planning and goal setting
  • Ensure the store and staff are representing the highest expression of our brand and the service we provide
  • Ensure high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service
  • Ensure team provides product knowledge to customers and suggestively sell items and additional services that they may not have anticipated
  • Oversee day to day operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring there completion, while accomplishing your own goals
  • Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge of staff and management through company and industry sponsored training
  • Delegate responsibilities to the best crew members to perform while enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, training programs and cultural values
  • Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing crew members to achieve sales, profitability, and business plan objectives
  • Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personal policies and procedures
  • Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of those involved
  • Protects crew members and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment
  • Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with all legal requirements
  • Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends and some holidays.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Works well under pressure and deadlines; ability to multitask.
  • Strong leadership and management skills with ability to motivate staff.
  • Excellent customer service abilities.
  • Ability to develop and maintain budgets.
  • Thorough understanding of company policies and practices.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs including some holidays.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Business Administration, or related field highly preferred, but less formal education with more on-the-job experience may be substituted.
  • At least two years of retail experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds to shoulder height unassisted.





 West Marine

 05/11/2024

 Burlington,VT