Question
Full Time
2-5

Store Manager I

4/4/2026

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing daily store operations to drive sales, profit, and customer satisfaction. They also lead, train, and develop staff while ensuring adherence to company policies and inventory standards.

Salary

60000 - 75000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Since 1951, Maui Varieties, Ltd., parent company of HouseMart Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin Crafts and Daiso retail stores, has taken pride in providing the products and services that meet the needs of our local communities. As a family-owned business for more than 65 years, the HouseMart brand strives to serve as a symbol of family values, exceptional service and commitment to providing the products our customers need. HouseMart is owned by third generation siblings Wayne Kamitaki, Guy Kamitaki, Lynn Ushijima and cousin, Paul Mizoguchi. With a vision “to become the best operating chain of independent craft and hardware stores in the country,” the HouseMart retail operation has grown to a medium-sized, multi-state business consisting of 30 Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin Crafts and Daiso stores, employing over 500 employees in Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Kansas. We look forward to further expansion of our business into the next generation and beyond, while still operating under the same family values. Company leadership recognizes the importance of HouseMart’s engagement in the community to build a continuous base of future customers for our retail operation. We have developed dynamic community engagement programs to embed fond memories of exceptional service and creative solutions in the minds of our customers.
About the Role

Would you enjoy working in a positive family environment with high employee engagement and a focus on expanding our services and growing our business to serve our community?

HouseMart is a local family-owned business consisting of 34 Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin Craft and Daiso stores, with over 500 employees in Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. The HouseMart vision is “to become the best operating chain of independent craft and retail stores in the country."

As a family-owned business for more than 70 years, the HouseMart brand strives to serve as a symbol of family values, exceptional service, and commitment to providing the products our customers need. Built upon an entrepreneurial spirit, we continually look for opportunities to further expand and diversify our business, while still operating under the same family values.


SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for all facets of the store’s daily operations to increase sales and profit. Provides continuous coaching to all employee on proper selling techniques, inventory best practices and product knowledge.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Monitor the daily and monthly sales achievements as compared to budgeted goals and past history to meet/exceed expectations.
  • Ensure that all company objectives, policies and procedures are adhered to within the store’s
  • operation.  
  • Greets every customer within 10 feet, in a timely, friendly and courteous manner.
  • Determines customers’ needs and offers an appropriate service, product and/or suggestion.  
  • Embrace the Company’s vision, mission, goals, objectives and core values.  
  • Cultivate customer’s good will and encourage repeat business.  
  • Recruit, train and develop staff to Company expectations.  
  • Foster, support, and maintain high morale by developing an effective teamwork concept

     among all employees.  

  • Maintain the perpetual inventory system and the annual preparation and taking of

           store physical inventory.  

  • Assists with store visit reports and audits.   


 
JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field or at least 3 years of related

           experience may be substituted.  

  • 2-3 years of retail and/or business supervisory experience preferred or a completion of a

           Manager Trainee Program.   

  • Working experience with MS Office, Google, internet and e-mail.  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.   

 

MENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Requires attention to detail, concentration, and alertness.
  • Mathematical skills to calculate yardage, square footage, fractions, percentages, pricing, discounts, taxes, returns, charges, making change, taking inventory, ordering, verification of quantities, etc.
  • Ability to work under pressure, demonstrate effective decision-making, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
  • Organizes work to complete assignments, maintains accuracy, pays attention to detail, and demonstrates customer service standards.

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Occasional push, pull, and/or lift up to 60 lbs. of materials, including lifting and maneuvering up to 100 lbs. of merchandise using a hand truck.
  • Ability to stand for durations up to 8 hours at a time.
  • Frequent reaching, twisting, turning, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and squeezing.
  • Manual dexterity to operate cash register, computer, calculator and misc. hand tools.
  • Ability to be certified to operate a forklift as assigned.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment:  Works under regular store conditions.  Occasional exposure to heat, dust, solvents, chemicals, paint, glues, etc.

 

Equipment/Tools Used:  Occasional use of various store equipment such as forklift, various hand tools (i.e. glue guns, scissors, stapler, saws, drills, etc.) cash register, key machine, paint mixers, computer, printers, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, two way radios and headsets etc.

 

Work Hours:  Available flexible hours as required. (Including days, nights, weekends, and holidays)


   FULL TIME BENEFITS:

      Health Plan Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental) 

      20% Employee Discount  

      401(k) with Employer Match 

      Profit Sharing Program 

      100% Company Paid Life Insurance 

       Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave and Holidays

 


Our success is directly attributed to our employees, and we are looking for our next generation of winning team members. The ideal candidate will be the face of our brand, able to process transactions in an accurate, efficient, and courteous manner, while maximizing sales, assisting customers and will work in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. 

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.


Key Skills
Retail ManagementStaff TrainingInventory ManagementSales StrategyCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipBusiness OperationsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision MakingMathematical SkillsMS OfficeGoogle WorkspaceSupervisory Experience
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportSales
Benefits
Health Plan CoverageMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceEmployee Discount401(k) with Employer MatchProfit Sharing ProgramLife InsuranceVacationSick LeavePersonal LeaveHolidays
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