Store Manager

Painters Supply and Equipment Co.
Lima, OH
Category Retail
Job Description
The PSE Group Store Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, profitability, and daily operations of a PBE (Paint, Body & Equipment) and Industrial Coatings retail store. This is a highly hands-on role requiring active participation in all store functions.

Requirements

  • Own full P&L responsibility, including sales growth, margin management, expense control, and inventory performance.
  • Maintain daily cash handling procedures and ensure timely bank deposits.
  • Review and interpret key reports (P&L, inventory turns, shrinkage, aging, service metrics).
  • Optimize delivery routing to improve efficiency and customer service levels.
  • Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
  • Oversee maintenance of store equipment, vehicles, and mixing systems.
  • Ensure required documentation, reporting, and compliance records are accurate and timely.
  • Maintain active, visible presence on the sales floor and in the warehouse.
  • Mix paint using standard and custom formulas.
  • Load/unload freight and assist with stocking and inventory rotation.
  • Perform deliveries as needed.
  • Operate lift equipment safely.
  • Step into any operational role when staffing requires.
  • Process sales transactions using POS devices and Company guidelines.
  • Answer telephone in a professional manner, answer questions knowledgeably and/or take customers order.
  • Assist retail and wholesale customers in choosing the products they need.
  • Stock merchandise in your store.
  • Maintain records of customer’s special orders, color mixes, prices, promos, etc.
  • Provide support and assistance to Outside Sales Rep as needed.
  • Give immediate attention to customer comments and complaints.
  • Conduct physical inventory.
  • Maintain Mixing Room records including tint usage, can usage, mis-tints, etc. and perform necessary inventory transfers.
  • Recruit, train, and develop store personnel.
  • Cross-train employees to ensure operational coverage and skill growth.
  • Foster a culture of learning, encouraging employees to expand product knowledge and technical competence.
  • Empower employees to make responsible decisions and take ownership.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and coach for improvement.
  • Maintain clear expectations and accountability standards.
  • Create a respectful, disciplined, and positive work environment.
  • Maintain, implement, and/or correct store safety standards to ensure compliance with Company and Governmental regulations.
  • Direct store in implementation and compliance with Company security standards including opening/closing store, truck security inspection, etc.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching
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