General Manager in Training, Store Management

Job overview

The General Manager in Training, Store Management role is an onsite, full-time position in Waukee, IA, paying $16–$20 per hour. Buff City Soap makes fresh, handmade products at its soap makeries using plant-based ingredients. The role prepares the manager to lead makery operations, develop employees, maintain client experience and product standards, and manage staffing, inventory, and performance. It contributes to store operations and sales while modeling Buff City Soap’s principles.

What you'll do

• Coach employees
• address client concerns
• motivate staff and implement company programs
• plan and delegate work
• track raw materials, finished products, and supplies
• maintain store conditions and visual merchandising
• oversee production, cleanliness, maintenance, sanitation, and organization
• manage staffing
• use operational and financial reports
• conduct performance assessments
• manage sales
• work varying mid and closing shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager in training

store management

retail operations

team leadership

sales

inventory management

waukee ia

buff city soap

$16–$20/hr

full-time

flexible scheduling

mid and closing shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• life and disability coverage options
• PTO
• flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• daily pay options
• employee discounts
• professional development and training
• outside retailer discounts.

Why this role

Management and/or sales experience required; college education preferred but not required. The posting specifies at least 40 hours over five days for salaried managers or 32 hours over four days for hourly managers, with varying mid and/or closing shifts.

About the employer

Buff City Soap Franchise is hiring for this role. Industry: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing. Sector: 32.