Store Manager

AlphaGraphics - US715
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Description

Company Overview

AlphaGraphics is a locally owned printing and marketing communications company seeking a career-orientated general manager to oversee our business center;

including customer service, sales, design, and production. If you are process-oriented a self-directed leader who inspires loyalty, commitment, trust, and motivation among your team and customers, please apply to join our client-first staff today!

Get great perks.

  • Bonus plan, Full-time hours / shifts, and generous paid time off
  • Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. The company reserves the right to pay more or less.
  • Medical and Dental benefits package
  • Store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.)

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience :

  • 3+ years leading a sales team in a retail or service environment
  • Experience leading a team in a customer-centric, solutions-based environment
  • Experience with Quickbooks is a must
  • Must be able to engage and speak to customers and understand their needs
  • High School or equivalent (Bachelors Degree preferred)
  • Ability to lift / move materials in the 10-50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Experience using financial metrics to track sales progress to drive profitable sales and margins
  • Ability to network and engage with the community

Responsibilities :

  • Implements the vision and business plan of the Franchisee on a day-to-day basis
  • Oversees and manages the overall day-to-day operations of the business
  • Maintaining the books for the business in Quickbooks - Book keeping experience in Quickbooks is a must
  • Implements principles of lean manufacturing and workflow processes along with other policies, procedures, and goals
  • Maintains strong relationships with vendors and coordinates purchasing efforts to ensure adequate paper, toner, and other materials are in inventory to complete jobs on time and Manage inventories at the Store.
  • Knows and understands the capabilities of the print and bindery equipment and uses this knowledge to efficiently schedule production
  • Maintains relationships with trade printers and binderies and manages sublet vendors as required
  • Provides support to the outside and inside sales team; serves as a liaison between sales and operations ensuring on-time delivery of products and services
  • Maintains financial book keeping for the business
  • Assists in the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote the brand and the center
  • Coordinates activities of departments such as operations, production, and sales to affect operational efficiency and economy
  • Creates an environment that motivates the team to increase sales while focusing on quality and customer service
  • Hires, trains, and develops personnel

Requirements :

  • Must be very structured and process-oriented
  • Nice to have experience operating digital printers, wide format, and bindery equipment
  • Nice to have experience operating print softwares such as PrintSmith from EFI
  • Must be able to implement policies and procedures
  • College degree preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and quickbooks
  • Above average in computer systems including Macintosh and / or PC computers
  • Prefer prior experience in managing a print store, Print Solutions Store or others
  • Experience with direct mail and variable data projects is preferred
  • Must be able to effectively communicate internally through verbal and written communications.
  • 5-10 years of print industry management experience preferred

This is a great opportunity and a chance to be part of a 50-year-old brand on the cutting edge of technology. If you wake up thinking process and improvement, wed love to speak with you! If you are intrigued by this opportunity please apply today and begin the first step to see if you might be the newest member of our AlphaGraphics team!

21 days ago
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