Store Manager- Niobrara Market bei Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Summary:

The Store Manager is responsible for the overall operations and success of the tribally owned Niobrara Market. This includes driving sales, managing budgets, leading staff, maintaining inventory, controlling expenses, achieving profit goals, and ensuring compliance with Tribal, state, and federal regulations. The role demands strong leadership, a commitment to customer service, and experience in rural grocery or retail management.

This individual will manage inventory (sales, ordering, delivery, and stocking), hire and manage subordinates, create work schedules, and adhere to health & safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in grocery or retail store management, as well as proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, marketing, and driving sales growth, with the ability to adhere to deadlines and follow senior management direction.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide strong leadership in all aspects of daily store operations, including cash handling, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, and staff oversight.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a positive, culturally respectful workplace.
• Manage the full inventory lifecycle-ordering, receiving, stocking, rotation, loss prevention, and shrinkage control.
• Ensure a clean, safe, welcoming, and visually appealing store environment that reflects quality, cultural values, and commitment to customer service.
• Monitor sales and expenses, analyze business performance, and achieve profit and budgetary goals.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable food safety, labor, sanitation, and workplace regulations.
• Track competitor activity, market trends, and pricing strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee accurate use of POS systems, vendor billing, cash controls, and recordkeeping.
• Manage operational costs effectively, including labor, supplies, and utilities, while seeking efficiencies.
• Communicate sales initiatives, merchandising strategies, and performance goals to staff regularly.
• Supervise vendor check-in, billing, security, and compliance with store policies and procedures.
• Control losses through oversight of cash handling, check acceptance, and fraud prevention.
• Conduct regular equipment and utility maintenance checks to reduce costs and ensure safety.
• Demonstrate a firm commitment to the success of the store, the company, and the tribal community.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grocery or retail store operations (preferred).
• 2+ years in a senior management role within retail or grocery.
• High school diploma or GED required; college or business degree strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and team management skills.
• Track record of driving sales growth and meeting financial goals.
• Proficiency with POS systems; Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyze data, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance effectively.
• Familiarity with Tribal enterprises or rural community settings is a plus.
• Ability to lift, load, and unload merchandise up to 40 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company-paid employee benefits, including 401K matching
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Opportunity to revitalize and lead a community-centered store

Relationships and Authority:

• Supervisory authority
• Minimal travel required