Store Manager

General Manager – Retail Operations

Stu’s Home Improvement Outlet | Dubuque, IA

Stu’s Home Improvement Outlet is not traditional retail.

We are a fast-growing, high-volume outlet specializing in appliances, furniture, flooring, and home improvement products — selling brand-name products at major discounts.

Since opening in June 2025, the business has experienced rapid growth, and we are preparing for multi-location expansion beginning in 2026.

We are seeking a hands-on General Manager to oversee daily operations, execute marketing initiatives, manage inventory flow, and ensure the store runs at a high level.

This role exists so the owner can step out of daily operations — and it comes with real authority and real accountability.

What You’ll Own:

Store Operations

• Lead day-to-day store operations
• Set expectations and build a high-performance culture
• Schedule and manage staff across departments
• Ensure the store operates efficiently and professionally

Partner With the Sales Manager to Drive Revenue

You will work closely with the Sales Manager, who leads the sales team and closing efforts.

Your role is to:

• Ensure the sales floor is organized and sell-ready
• Monitor performance metrics and revenue trends
• Support the team during high-volume periods
• Remove operational obstacles that slow down sales

Track and improve key store metrics including:

• Revenue
• Average ticket
• Inventory turnover
• Customer experience

Execute Marketing That Drives Traffic

Execute and coordinate marketing campaigns including:

• Facebook Marketplace
• Facebook & Google advertising
• Local promotions and events
• Radio and billboard campaigns

Ensure promotions are:

• Clear
• Timely
• Accurate
• Reflected in-store with urgency pricing and signage

Work with ownership on marketing strategy — then own execution.

Inventory & Merchandising Oversight

Ensure the sales floor is:

• Clean
• Organized
• Properly priced
• Ready to sell

You will:

• Manage inventory aging
• Ensure items are priced competitively and move quickly
• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams
• Maintain strong merchandising standards

Own the Numbers

• Hit revenue and margin targets
• Control labor costs
• Track inventory turns
• Report weekly performance metrics to ownership

What We’re Looking For:

Required Experience:

• Retail management or store leadership experience
• Strong operational background in retail
• Experience managing teams and driving accountability
• Ability to manage inventory flow and store organization
• Comfortable executing marketing initiatives

Preferred industries:

• Appliances
• Furniture
• Flooring
• Automotive retail
• Big-ticket commission retail environments

You Are

• Organized and operationally strong
• Comfortable making decisions and holding people accountable
• Energized by fast-paced environments
• Hands-on and willing to jump in where needed
• Someone who wants ownership-level impact without owning the business (yet)

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $66,000 – $100,000+ (based on experience)

Performance Bonus:
Up to $50,000 annually based on store performance

Long-Term Incentive:
Profit participation / phantom equity tied to company growth

As the company expands, this role can grow into a multi-location leadership position.

Why Stu’s?

• Rapidly growing retail company
• Plans for multi-location expansion beginning in 2026
• No corporate bureaucracy
• Real authority and decision-making power
• A business that actively gives back to the community

If you are looking for a role where you can run the operation, make decisions, and help grow a fast-moving retail business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a short note explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.