General Manager

Shell World of the Florida Keys Inc

General Manager

Key Largo, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Vision insurance

    About Shell World

    Shell World is a family-owned retail destination that has been serving the Florida Keys for decades. Our large retail store offers an extensive selection of coastal décor, gifts, apparel, souvenirs, jewelry, shells, and island-inspired merchandise.

    We are looking for an experienced, organized, hands-on Retail Store Manager who can take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the store while leading our team and helping us continue to improve our systems and customer experience.

    This is an important leadership position within our company. The ideal candidate will be someone who can confidently manage employees while also overseeing scheduling, purchasing, receiving, inventory management, merchandising, and daily store operations.

    What You’ll Be Responsible For

    Team Leadership & Employee Management

    Lead, supervise, and support store employees

    Create and manage employee schedules to ensure appropriate store coverage

    Coordinate daily assignments and responsibilities

    Train and onboard new employees

    Coach employees and provide ongoing performance feedback

    Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable

    Address employee concerns and performance issues professionally

    Help create a positive, productive, team-oriented work environment

    Ensure employees consistently provide excellent customer service

    Store Operations

    Oversee day-to-day retail store operations

    Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed properly

    Maintain appropriate staffing and floor coverage throughout the day

    Monitor store organization, cleanliness, and overall presentation

    Identify operational problems and proactively work toward solutions

    Establish and reinforce consistent processes and procedures

    Help ensure the store operates efficiently during busy and seasonal periods

    Communicate operational needs, concerns, and opportunities to ownership

    Purchasing & Vendor Management

    Monitor product needs and inventory levels

    Create and manage purchase orders

    Communicate with vendors regarding orders, products, pricing, and discrepancies

    Follow up on outstanding or incomplete orders

    Maintain organized purchasing and receiving records

    Inventory & Receiving

    Take an active role in maintaining accurate inventory

    Oversee the receiving of incoming merchandise

    Ensure received products are accurately compared to purchase orders and vendor invoices

    Identify and resolve shortages, overages, damaged merchandise, and other receiving discrepancies

    Ensure merchandise is correctly entered, labeled, priced, and stocked

    Monitor inventory counts and investigate discrepancies

    Help develop and maintain stronger inventory control procedures

    Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory counts as needed

    Maintain organization in stockrooms and receiving areas

    Customer Experience

    Set the expectation for excellent customer service throughout the store

    Assist employees with difficult customer situations

    Resolve customer concerns professionally and appropriately

    Ensure customers are greeted, assisted, and treated consistently

    Help create an enjoyable and memorable shopping experience for Shell World customers

    What We’re Looking For

    The ideal candidate will have:

    Previous retail store management or comparable management experience

    Experience directly supervising and leading employees

    Experience creating and managing employee schedules

    Strong leadership and communication skills

    Experience with retail inventory management

    Purchasing, ordering, or vendor management experience

    Experience with receiving merchandise and resolving order discrepancies

    Strong organizational and follow-through skills

    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Confidence addressing employee performance and accountability issues

    Ability to identify problems and take initiative without waiting for constant direction

    Strong attention to detail

    Comfort using POS, inventory, scheduling, and other business software

    Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes

    A hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed

    Experience managing a high-volume or large retail operation is strongly preferred.

    What Success Looks Like in This Role

    A successful Store Manager will help Shell World:

    Build a strong, accountable, and dependable retail team

    Maintain appropriate staffing and consistent scheduling

    Improve inventory accuracy

    Improve purchasing and receiving processes

    Reduce inventory and receiving discrepancies

    Maintain better organization throughout the store

    Create consistent operating procedures

    Improve communication between employees, management, and ownership

    Deliver a consistently excellent customer experience

    Allow ownership to step away from more of the day-to-day operational responsibilities

    We are looking for someone who doesn’t simply maintain the store, but who can lead it, organize it, and continuously look for ways to make it better.