Batteries Plus Employment Opportunities

Store Manager FT Lafayette, LA Store

Department: FRANCHISEE GROUP
Office: Batteries Plus Houma, LA #116
Location: Houma, LA

Description

Lead retail store and commercial sales activities in order to achieve sales and profit goals. Positively contribute to growth and development of team through training communication, recognition and support.

Batteries Plus was the first organization to respond to the evolving needs of the replacement battery market. Since opening our first store in 1988, we have grown to be the largest most comprehensive retail and business-to-business chain focused on the battery category. Batteries Plus is currently approaching 400+ stores operating from coast to coast. We pride ourselves in being known as

"America's Battery Experts"

If you're seeking to build a great career, Batteries Plus offers a terrific start: a wide variety of experiences, the chance to build knowledge and skills, and the opportunity to take your career where you want it to go.

Essential responsibilities
Sales Functions
• Ensure commercial and retail selling programs and promotions are demonstrated, taught and executed.
• Generate leads for commercial customers through in-store prospecting and telemarketing
• Provide service and follow-up to commercial customers at acceptable service levels
• Load, drive, and make deliveries, or arrange deliveries via third party delivery companies

Personnel Management
• Develop and supervise Assistant Managers and Store Associates
• Provide training, coaching, development and recognition
• Perform timely evaluations and implement progressive discipline
• Develop team for future roles
• Demonstrate, train and enforce all safety rules and regulations and company policies

Qualifications
• Minimum H.S. diploma/equivalent; Advanced degree in business or retail management preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of retail management experience, preferably within a durable goods setting. Experience must include commercial (outside) sales
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to effectively manage confrontational situations in a controlled and courteous manner.
• Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude; a basic understanding of electronics. Must have the ability to accurately read gauges and work with hands
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business including peak seasons and special events. This includes the ability to work at multiple store locations, as needed.

At Batteries plus, you will not only experience a fun-filled work environment, but will be rewarded with outstanding pay and benefits!

Our benefits vary by position, but may include the following:

• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Development
• Employee Discount
• Paid Training

Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Contact information:

Samantha Nelton

General Manager

SS & C Batteries, LLC

5094 Highway 311

Houma, LA 70360

985-580-0009 - phone

888-532-6830 - fax

bp116@att.net

Position is for new store opening in Lafayette, LA. Deadline for opening is March 2010. Will be required to go to Wisconsin for 3-week training class, if you have not done so already. Will also be required to train for one month at the Houma, LA location prior to store opening.

PRIOR BATTERIES PLUS EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED BUT STRONGLY PREFERRED

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