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The ideal candidate would be a passionate, knowledgeable, and driven *Store Manager* to lead our day-to-day, foster a great team culture, and grow our retail business.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* Train, schedule, and mentor a high-performing team of retail associates.\n* Cultivate a customer-first environment where staff are motivated, knowledgeable, and helpful.\n* Oversee inventory ordering, receiving, and stocking to maintain optimal stock levels while achieving desired profit margins and financial targets.\n* Build strong relationships with distributor representatives to negotiate competitive pricing, secure allocation of hard-to-find items, and arrange promotional deals.\n* Manage product placement, merchandising, and promotional end-caps to maximize margins and visual appeal.\n* Take ownership of overall store profitability, tracking KPIs, sales trends, and operating expenses.\n* Maintain strict adherence to local liquor licensing laws, alcohol sales compliance, age verification protocols, and store safety guidelines.\n* Oversee point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash management, open/close procedures, and daily reporting.\n* Plan and execute in-store events, tasting sessions, and product showcases in collaboration with vendors.\n\n*Qualifications & Requirements*\n\n* *Experience:* 3+ years of retail store management experience (preference given to candidates with prior beverage alcohol experience).\n* *Product Knowledge:* Strong foundation in craft beer, wine regions/varietals, and distilled spirits—or a proven enthusiasm to learn rapidly.\n* *Certifications:* State-required server/seller certifications (e.g., TIPS) is a strong plus.\n* *Technical Skills:* Proficiency with POS management systems and basic inventory/ERP software.\n* *Physical Capacity:* Ability to stand for extended periods and comfortably lift/carry up to 40–50 lbs (cases of beverage products).\n* *Availability:* Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and peak holiday periods.\n\n*What We Offer*\n\n* *Competitive Pay:* Salary with eligibility for performance bonuses.\n* *Work-Life Balance:* Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.\n* *Perks:* Generous employee discounts on products.\n\n*To Apply:* Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your management philosophy and your personal favorite beer, wine, or spirit.\n\nPay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* Employee discount\n* Flexible schedule\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Smitty","rawCompany":"smitty","city":"Fallston","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T12:45:39.669Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-retail-sales-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-2022.00","title":"Sales Managers","slug":"sales-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"445320","title":"Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers","slug":"beer-wine-and-liquor-retailers"},{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"},{"code":"445131","title":"Convenience Retailers","slug":"convenience-retailers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Store Manager","description":"*Position Title:* Store Manager\n*Employment Type:* Full-Time\n*Reports To:* Store Owner\n*Compensation:* $55,000 - $65,000\n\n*About Us*\n\nWe are a locally-owned and long-running small business searching for an addition to help lead our staff and operations. 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