Associate Store Manager

With  over 26 years of experience in the industry, Guardian is the total storage solution, offering the largest selection of self-storage options, at all 12 of our area locations.   Guardian utilizes the highest standards in design, development and management.  We deliver the highest quality in customer amenities, with an eye towards many “Green” initiatives. All these things create an environment second to none in the storage industry, complimenting our superior service, security, professionalism, and overall value.  Our organization has won awards for the architecture and twice been among the Pittsburgh Business Times “Fastest growing companies”.

Guardian continues to grow, expanding its reach across the Western PA region offering first class facilities and solutions.  This growth will create a new demand for personnel to help execute our management and marketing programs to support and grow the tenant base.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

Guardian Storage is the benchmark of the industry in the region.  We take great pride in that fact, and work hard to keep it that way. Our management team is comprised of sharp, idea driven, hard working, and competitive self starters that succeed well in high customer contact and service environments.   We have a teamwork dynamic, where each member is called upon to share ideas and expectations.  We are a very progressive group, with a focus on keeping Guardian at the top in terms of customer experience and offerings.

Due to our recent growth we are actively seeking a new team member. This person will be responsible for learning and performing daily operations at one or more of our stores in the Pittsburgh area, including sales, customer service, administration, general caretaking, and serving as a liaison between the local communities we serve, and the location.

The store manager will be responsible for designing and executing a plan with a goal to guide the financial growth of the store, its curb appeal to the public, and the market awareness in the surrounding community.   They will be charged with managing and growing our extensive tenant base as well as driving revenues through management best practices.  They will plan and attend local events to be held in the neighborhood and at the store, creating foot traffic and community goodwill.  Most importantly they will represent to the local community who Guardian Storage is and what our mission and value statements stand for.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sales, Management or equivalent
  • 3 year’s experience in store or staff management, marketing, sales, financial controls
  • Excellent communication, organization, and team work skills
  • Retail sales experience a plus
  • Proficient in Office and Web based software environments

 

TO APPLY

All interested parties should click here to email a copy of your resume and cover letter to our Vice President of Operations.