Now Hiring - Property Manager in South Lyon, MI

This is a great opportunity to work seasonally (July through December) but enjoy the benefits of a year-round position!

Job Summary

The Blake’s Lyon Township Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of successfully running the retail and property operation. This location is seasonal (open from August – November), but the position will be required from July through December. You’ll be involved in supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, identifying staffing needs, managing schedules, creating, and implementing standard operating procedures, customer sales & service, staff management, financial control and developing operational action plans while mentoring and developing the team.

The Manager is vital to the success of the company and must ensure that the owners’ strategies and goals are met, and that the overall customer satisfaction provided by the company is conducive to building sales and maintaining profitability.

The Blake’s Lyon Township Manager will contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth. You and your team are responsible for supporting the company vision and mission. Because you will be in contact with current and prospective customers, and you are in a strong position to influence their satisfaction and our company prosperity, this position requires tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.

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Responsibilities and Duties

Operations

· Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer

• Oversees product merchandising and maintains proper stock levels through appropriate product ordering

· Ability to make decisions regarding the sales floor, sales promotions, merchandising displays, pricing, and store advertising

· Maintain awareness of all available promotions and assist customer with all inquiries and assisting in locating products within the store.

• Ensures proper store signage is always maintained, as well as the quality and freshness of all non-perishable and perishable products
• Monitors the competitive environment within the community and makes recommendations regarding adjustments necessary to maintain a competitive position
• Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values of the organization, to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees
• Handles customer concerns and ensures an appropriate resolution
• Assists in the hiring of store personnel by reviewing resumes and employment applications, as well as interviewing candidates
• Provides training, leadership, coaching and mentoring to all seasonal staff
• Prepares, manages, and revises weekly schedules to ensure appropriate store staffing levels
• Coordinates with other intercompany departments including shipping/receiving, supply chain, bakery, sweet cider, marketing, finance/accounting to ensure smooth operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Financial

· Develop operating budgets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and monitor/adjust program as necessary to manage costs and meet or exceed financial targets.

· Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

• Conducts store inventory counts and reconciliations according to company guidelines
• Manages store payroll, labor, and overtime budgets in accordance with the annual budget
• Manages cash control and cash procedures to minimize loss

Management & Leadership

· Conduct store/department meetings

· Identifies training and development opportunities that will assist direct reports in achieving enhanced performance

· Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data

· Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to direct reports to ensure mutual understanding and desired results

· Ability to manage 2-6 revenue centers (Cider Mill, Farm Market, Funland, School Groups, U-Pick, Food/Beverage) depending on the season.

· Management of as few as 25 employees, up to as many as 100 employees.

• Provides a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment in proper working order

· Ensure compliance with state regulations regarding meal times and breaks for minor workers in the department.

· Support cashiers and other retail associates as needed. Leadership by example. Willing to do any job asked no matter the size or request.

· Must be available to work weekends and Holidays

Education, Knowledge & Skills

· High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· Prior Food Retail or Grocery/produce management experience required

· Experience with P&L Reporting

· Experience managing a multi-dimensional operation

· Knowledge and/or experience with creative merchandising of a retail operation

· Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an ever changing, intense environment

· Knowledge of inventory management

· Demonstrated ability to lead a team

· Effective decision making and problem solving skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision and good follow-through

· Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and integrity a must

· Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Bakery
• In-person
• Outdoor work

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Lyon, MI 48178: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Food Retail: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location