The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a Feed Store Manager to join our team! 

The overall responsibility of the Feed Store Manager is to manage all operational aspects of a specialty retail store. Your primary duties are to support the Equestrian Operations in the day-to-day feed/bedding/stabling activities and support functions. Your primary duties include driving sales and profit, building the team, building customer loyalty, and leading execution of company standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage merchandise flow to insure adequate in-stock and inventory controls.
• Responsible for tracking incoming orders.
• Coordinate and supervise daily orders. Ensure deliveries are made efficiently.
• Process information/merchandise/orders through Birchstreet System to ensure accurate accounting is completed.
• Follow up on invoicing and payments.
• Inventory control.
• Operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store such as a dolly, hand-truck, forklift, computer.
• Provides constant review of all operational processes and provides recommended changes ad solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Ability to complete and prioritize tasks on multiple concurrent projects within given timeframes.
• Discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material.
• Exceptional communication skills required to deal with potential and current clients along with all levels of the organization.
• Creativity while working with customers and problem solving.
• Fulfill duties as assigned by the director.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts as required and to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on strong Excel skills.
• Able to carry out tasks independently and accurately.
• Ability to manage time and energies in an efficient, effective, and organized manner.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft programs.
• Works well in a team environment and can work with a diverse group of people.
• Must be well organized and be able to multitask.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position are outlined below. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

• Associate must be able to stand and walk long hours consecutively.
• Associate must be able to lift 20lbs.
• Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Associate must listen and communicate effectively.  

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.