Store Manager in Carmel, Indiana at Benge's Hardware

Hiring: Store Manager

Reports to: President

FLSA:Salaried/Exempt

Store: Benge's Ace Hardware, 2425 Harleston Steet, Carmel, IN

Benge's Ace Hardware is hiring a Store Manager that owns the store's sales, profit, people, and customer experience. This role leads the full store team, manages labor and inventory, and keeps the store safe, clean, and well stocked. The Store Manager builds relationships with customers, contractors, and commercial accounts and carries out Ace and company programs. The position reports to company leadership on store results, staffing, and needs.

? Hit sales, margin, labor, and shrink goals; review store results and act on them.

? Hire, train, coach, discipline, and develop the store team, including Assistant Managers and Keyholders.

? Approve schedules and manage payroll hours within budget.

? Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and special orders; lead physical inventory counts.

? Set merchandising standards, displays, pricing, and seasonal resets in line with Ace and company programs.

? Oversee cash management, deposits, audits, and loss prevention.

? Build relationships with contractors and commercial accounts; resolve escalated customer issues.

? Enforce company policies and safety rules; keep the store clean, safe, and compliant.

? Communicate with company leadership on results, staffing, and store needs.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

? Strong leader who builds, develops, and holds a team accountable.

? Business-minded; understands sales, margin, labor, and P&L results.

? Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.

? Organized and able to plan, delegate, and follow through.

? Makes sound decisions and solves problems quickly.

? Clear, professional communication with staff, customers, vendors, and leadership.

? Upholds company policies, safety standards, and integrity.

? Adapts to change and leads the team through busy seasons.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Years of Experience

3 or more years of retail management experience; hardware, home improvement, or farm and ranch preferred.

Technology

POS and inventory systems, P&L and sales reports, scheduling tools, Microsoft Office.

Other

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to a full shift.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly, with help or equipment for heavier items.

Bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, and climb ladders.

Operate a pallet jack or hand truck.

Typically 45+ hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.