Harbor Freight Tools

Store Manager

Harbor Freight Tools$80K — $107K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of retail management experience.
  • Bachelor's/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/Equivalent.
  • Strong physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain an active presence during shifts.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain certification as required.
  • Flexibility to work during evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales to exceed financial goals.
  • Manage payroll and control expenses effectively.
  • Foster a results-driven store environment.
  • Prioritize workload and ensure operational standards are met.
  • Acquire, train, and manage a high-quality team of associates.
  • Create a friendly and organized shopping environment for customers.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and successful execution of store events.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401k plan enrollment for eligible Associates.
  • Paid time off up to 200 hours per year, inclusive of floating holidays and paid holidays.
  • Paid sick time of up to 80 hours per year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our Store Managers lead teams to maximize the financial output of their stores through the optimization of talent, operational execution, and delivering a rewarding customer experience. Our Store Managers act with urgency and are driven to achieve results. They thrive on building high performance teams that execute with excellence.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $107,295 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for a quarterly bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 200 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Respectful schedules during operating hours of 6am - 10pm.

Profit Maximization
  • Drive sales to exceed financial goals
  • Manage payroll and control expenses
  • Foster a results-driven store environment
  • Successfully execute special events
Operational Execution
  • Prioritize workload
  • Validate execution of standard operating procedure
  • Ensure compliance to company policies
  • A subject matter expert in all operational processes
Talent Optimization
  • Acquire high quality talent
  • Training and developing
  • Performance management
  • Effectively staff and schedule
  • Create a team atmosphere
Customer Experience
  • Ensure a friendly environment
  • Ensure items are in-stock
  • Ensure items are priced right
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and organized store
Success Drivers:

Drive for Results
Uses data to set priorities and translates goals into action plans. Consistently pushes self and others for results. Manages internal and external communications.

Building High Performance Teams
Acquires and retains the right talent. Trains, coaches and provides feedback. Develops team for growth.

Problem Solving
Is solution oriented, sees problems as opportunities. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. Keeps the goal in mind and is not easily deterred.

Managing and Measuring Work
Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions Sets clear and measurable objectives
Monitors process, progress and results and provides effective feedback.

Managerial Courage
Does not hold back what needs to be said and is not afraid to take action. Provides on-time, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others.

Customer Focus
Acts with internal and external customers in mind. Understands and teaches how operational execution directly affects the customer experience. Establishes and maintains relationships with customers and associates through respectful and effective communication.

Requirements

Experience
  • Minimum of two years of retail management experience

Education
  • Bachelor's/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/Equivalent
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires standing and moving for an entire shift.
  • Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist.
  • Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder.
  • Ability to become forklift certified and physically able to operate a forklift in accordance with IIPP.
Availability
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Some travel required.


About Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools is a privately held discount tool and equipment retailer headquartered in Calabasas, California. The company was founded in 1977 by Eric Smidt and has grown to become one of the largest tool and equipment retailers in the United States. Harbor Freight Tools offers a wide range of products, including hand tools, power tools, automotive tools, generators, air compressors, and welding equipment. The company operates over 1,000 stores across the United States and employs over 20,000 people.
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Size
20,000 employees
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Founded
1977

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