Retail Store Manager

We create opportunities and independence for blind and visually impaired people of all ages through innovative rehabilitation programs, diverse career options, quality blind-made products, and a variety of resources.

We're looking for career-minded people to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Our need is for a BSC Store Manager to join our AbilityOne Base Supply Center at our Joint Base Andrews, MD location. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a close-knit group, in a team based environment.

Essential Position Functions:

(Other Duties As Assigned)

• Supervise, train, and assist associates in customer service, store maintenance, and product promotions.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for associates and promotions centered on holiday sales and other cycles.
• Seek ways to better promote the store, the product line, and service within the store.
• Maintain proper inventory levels, ensure stocking, implement purchasing plans, and maintain contact with suppliers to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting sales goals.
• Implement cross-training of associates and retail supervisors to always maintain productivity.
• Manage all controllable costs with a view to maintaining profitability.
• Ensure the store always remains clean and presentable.
• Hire and train as needed to ensure adequate personnel is on hand to provide outstanding customer service.
• Develop in-store promotions to increase sales and/or introduce new products and services.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the store; designs and implements training, strategies, goals, and other resources to maximize productivity and morale.
• Maintain current client relationship and identifying areas for potential clients.
• Contacting potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
• Develop new sales areas and improve sales through various methods.
• Research the latest in the business industry and create new opportunities to expand business.
• Network with installation command, government agencies and organizations; Federal, State of Maryland, and local jurisdiction, business, and community leaders.
• Train junior associates to improve sales goals and meet expectations
• Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a security clearance.
• Must be proficient in keyboards, computers, and inventory control systems.
• Must operate a Point-of-Sale System.
• Proficient in the use of Counterpoint, Point of Sale System...but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and multitask constantly shifting priorities
• Must be very organized, detailed and a team player...must be willing to adapt to change
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess technical skills, analytical ability, sound judgment, planning, and organizing expertise.
• May routinely lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with 0 points.

Please see our website at www.bism.org/career for more information

This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer a competitive salary based on education, experience, and other qualifications. BISM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) with match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more!

Each year BISM provide programs and services that serve over 2000 blind citizens. BISM employs over 500 exceptional Associates at our twelve facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky and North Carolina where we manufacture the highest quality products.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind and visually impaired people across multiple locations in the United States. BISM is recognized for our adult, youth, and senior training programs. Our belief in the capabilities of blind people is the foundation for residential skills training, innovative work readiness, home management and college-prep classes. As one of the largest employers of blind people, BISM’s manufacturing operations offer competitive employment opportunities for blind people while exceeding the expectations of our customers. Blind Associates play a crucial role by breaking down employment barriers in all divisions of our organization, including Human Resources, IT, and accounting. The Federal Government is BISM’s largest customer, and we support all branches of the US Military by manufacturing a variety of uniforms. BISM manufactures a large variety of products for the state of Maryland and the commercial market. Our largest contributions are a full line of janitorial products, a variety of office supply paper products, lock sets, and custom labeled bottled water. We further support the US Military by operating 9 Base Supply Centers (BSCs). Throughout all our BISM locations, we work to positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.