Store Associate Jobs in Madras, OR (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy interacting with and managing a diverse range of people? Are you goal-orientated and do you like problem solving? Are you looking for a company you can grow with? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, we would love to hear from you. Your local Bi-Mart is looking for a Store Manager to join the lead the management team.

About Bi-Mart Corporation:

We've been a part of the Northwest for over 70 years. Bi-Mart stores are convenient, easy to shop at, and offer real values every day on name brand products. Whether it's the everyday shopping list, a home improvement project, automotive maintenance, or outfitting for the great outdoors, you'll find it and more at your local Bi-Mart.

We're part of the neighborhood, and we've served generations of Northwest families with honest values that your family can count on. We also have a long history of giving back to the communities we serve by supporting charitable organizations and worthy causes. Our goal has always been to create more value for our members in our stores and in their communities.

Why work for Bi-Mart?

Employee-owned

Growing company

Great work-life balance

Community involvement

Great work environment

We love our customers!

About the Store Team:

The Store Team is responsible for achieving and maintaining a high level of customer service and friendliness, which includes our outstanding store management team. The Store Team strives to create the best shopping experience possible for our customers. As a community-based company, we want our customers to feel right at home when they shop at Bi-Mart.

About the Store Manager Position:

The Store Manager manages the overall store operations (i.e., controlling expenses, merchandising standards, safety, security, and workforce management) and helps create a store enviornment to drive positive customer and employee experiences, while working to increase sales and profitability. Some daily tasks can include assisting customers on the sales floor, coaching employees, handling freight deliveries in a timely manner, and working closely with other members of store management on other assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for preparing the store for business and making sure all closing tasks are done before the end of the day
• Maintain great store appearance and organized displays
• Hold employees to high standards of conduct and coach employees when necessary
• Embody the values of the company and cultivate a customer-centric and engaged team
• Keep both your job responsibilities and your work space organized
• Complete duties, often under tight time constraints, accurately and by deadlines
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Properly handle customers' issues and follow problems through to resolution
• Help to manage all employee schedules to ensure the store is properly staffed

Professional Competencies:

• Must be self-motivated, and strive for personal improvement
• Capacity to think strategically and to lead
• Ability to analyze, reason, and make decisions
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Perform basic math functions
• Ability to learn and retain new skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) or similar programs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays)

Experience:

Store Managers should have one or more of the following:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, especially if in a retail related field (Business, Retail Management, Sales, Communications, etc.)
• 5+ year(s) of retail experience
• 5+ years of prior experience in a supervisory role
• 2+ years of management experience at Bi-Mart or Cascade Farm & Outdoor

Prior experience at retail brands such as Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Albertsons is also an asset!

Previous experience as an assistant manager, 1st assistant manager, and other similar positions are valued.

Schedule:

As an employee-owned company, Bi-Mart stores are open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Saturday and 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday

Hours may vary depending on workload and assignment

Benefits For All Employees Include:

Personal Time Off (depending on length of service and hours compensated: 2 - 4 weeks annually)

On-Demand Payment Option

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Purchase Discount

7 Paid Holidays Annually

Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave 

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits For Salaried Employees Also Include: 

Health/Prescription/Vision/Dental Insurance

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

All Employee benefits will meet or exceed requirements set forth by state and federal laws.

Pay:

Bi-weekly / On-Demand

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Bi-Mart. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.