General Manager

Overview

As a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for performance and customer service. You will provide ongoing coaching and training to your team to reach Company objectives, increase revenue, and further develop their skills while demonstrating your leadership. Reporting to the District Director of Operations, you will oversee marketing efforts for your location, champion store security and loss prevention, help enforce adherence to quality standards, and review all transactions to create an environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

Coach, lead, and develop all store employees to obtain new business and increase store growth by demonstrating knowledge of and training on systems, Company standards, account management, recovery (collections), job duties, and performance reports.

Lead the charge and set the example for all store employees to identify local marketing strategies, use business-to-business partnership opportunities, obtain referrals, host and participate in community and in-store events to steer growth and build revenue.

Enforce adherence to quality standards, procedures, and local and state laws and regulations. Audit loan/pawn agreements and transactions to ensure staff accordance with procedures and practices. Participate in audits and compliance reviews as directed by the corporate office or District Manager.

Supervise and maintain office security including cash management and loss prevention by verifying and documenting cash overages/shortages, vault, inventory, deposits, and expenses. Conduct proper opening and closing procedures.

Examine, evaluate, and process loan/pawn applications and all relevant transactions, and assess risk within established limits.

Participate in the selection, review, hiring, and retention of new employees.

Develop work schedules in accordance with budget, workloads, and store needs. Ensure store is staffed for optimal performance.

Handle complex customer situations that arise with integrity and professionalism.

Monitor and maintain internal and external store appearance and address basic facilities needs, including scheduling maintenance services. This includes overseeing store planogram and ensuring seasonal and/or promotional marketing material are displayed properly.

Work efficiently in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment and handle multiple challenging tasks with ease to meet individual and team performance standards.

Utilize strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact with customers and Team Members at all levels.

Ability to maintain a full-time work schedule with regular in-person attendance, including some weekend hours, is required for this position. A full-time work schedule for this position includes, at a minimum, 40-hours per week.

*Store hours, schedules, and/or the minimum number of hours required for this position may be subject to change by brand entity and at the sole discretion of the Company. Speak with your recruiter for the most up-to-date requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two years of experience and proven success in a supervisory or leadership role in retail, financial, service, or related industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work phone, Point of Sale, Microsoft Office, and other systems
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and personal vehicle to use throughout the workday (mileage compensated)
• Must be at least 18 years of age (19 in Alabama)
• Background check required. All background checks are conducted, and their results are considered, in accordance with applicable law.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which frequently include: the ability to remain in a stationary position, including standing up to 90% of the time, the ability to move and transport up to 25 pounds, the ability to move about inside and outside of the store, and the operation of mechanical controls, such as a keyboard.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree or higher
• Experience in check cashing, document verification, money order processing

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and may be required for certain locations

What We Offer

Our Benefits Include**:

• A comprehensive new hire training program
• Access to a robust learning management system, full of e-learning modules and training programs to help boost your professional and personal development
• Performance-based career advancement
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Multiple coverage choices for medical insurance, all include free telemedicine and medical spending account (HSA/FSA) options
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement plan with a generous Company match program
• Company-Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability plans, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement insurance, and even pet insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrue 12 days per calendar year plus additional days for each year of service after the first year of employment)
• Diverse Culture and Inclusive Environment
• A relaxed, business casual dress code that includes jeans and sneakers!

**Based on current benefit offering, which is subject to change with or without notice. Certain benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents which should be consulted for additional details and eligibility requirements.

About Us

Since 1987, it has been our mission to provide rave-worthy customer experiences to everyone who comes through our doors or visits the CheckSmart® website. As an established financial services provider, we offer Loans, Money Orders, Wire Transfers, Green Dot® Visa® Debit Cards, Gift Card Buy Back, and Check Cashing throughout KY, IN, MI, and OH. We’re steadfast in our commitment to help people across the country get access to the short-term financial services they need when they need it most.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The Company may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.

Important: The Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands will never ask you for banking or other payment information at any point during the interview or hiring process, nor will we conduct an interview via text message. Any official email correspondence will come from the domains @ccfi.com. In-store positions are in-person only.

The Community Choice Financial® Family of Brands is committed to providing an inclusive workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CCFI Companies, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.