Retail Store Manager at Lewis Marine Supply LLC – Sarasota, Florida

Job Description - Retail Store Manager
Company Overview: Lewis Marine Supply is a fast-growing, high-volume 60+ year established Marine Distributor and Retailer located in sunny South Florida, with locations throughout the Southeastern US. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality products to our customers and community and strive to create a welcoming environment where customers can enjoy a seamless shopping experience.
Position Overview:
The Retail Store Manager oversees daily operations of a marine-focused retail store, ensuring exceptional customer service, strong sales performance, and operational excellence. This role requires deep knowledge of marine products—such as boating accessories, navigation equipment, safety gear, and marine hardware—along with the ability to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day store activities ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Deliver expert customer service and product recommendations to boaters and marine professionals
• Manage time and attendance track and report hours for payroll
• Implement strategies that drive sales and customer engagement
• Manage inventory, stock levels, and vendor relationships
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise store employees
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations and motivation in positive, results oriented work environment
• Drive sales performance and maintain store standards
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure staff delivers a consistent customer experience
• Compliance with company policy and safety protocols
• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
• Organize and manage order scheduling and fulfillment across all company locations
• Facilitate necessary building repairs and certifications (e.g., elevator, fire, and bay door inspections).
• Liaise with all company locations to address issues related to stock orders and discrepancies with individual items pulled from the warehouse
Qualifications:
• Previous retail management experience (marine industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of marine equipment, boating accessories, and related technical products
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift marine products and work in a physically active retail environment
• Proficiency with POS systems, inventory software, and MS Office
• Previous experience managing staff

Benefits:
Lewis Marine Supply provides a comprehensive and valuable benefits package for you and your eligible family members. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; and a wide range of optional, employee-paid supplemental benefits including a no cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Lewis Marine Supply also offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.