LFS, Inc. was established in 1967 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trident Seafoods. Our corporate headquarters is in Bellingham, WA and we have three year-round locations in Washington State: Bellingham, Seattle, and Poulsbo. LFS also has five year-round locations in Alaska: Anchorage, Cordova, Dutch Harbor, Homer (Kachemak Gear Shed), and Sitka; and two seasonal locations in Dillingham and Naknek. While our core business is supplying the commercial fishing industry, we have evolved to include industrial and sports netting sales, hydraulic sales and services, wholesale/industrial sales, recreational marine and outdoor sales, and internet sales.

Summary: LFS Marine and Outdoor in Bellingham, WA is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Manager to oversee the retail operation. The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Bellingham location as well as working with the LFS Corporate Management Team to set, oversee, and report on business goals and standards. The Bellingham, WA location is a diverse operation that incorporates many different types of sales. It services the community as a leader in the following areas:

Commercial fishing salesRetail SalesCharter and recreational fishing suppliesHydraulic design, sales and repairsIndustrial and boat building suppliesClothing and other soft good products

A company this diverse needs a strong leader with many skills and a strong business background that include:

Essential Functions:

Development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing plansKnowledge of, and experience in, all business disciplinesDevelop new business relationships and maintain existing relationships.Budgeting and forecasting, scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances.Market analysis to determine customer needs, inventory levels and pricing.Monitor inventory levels and turn rates to ensure proper inventory levels for sales seasonalityDevelop store strategies to expand store traffic and optimize profitability through sales promos and eventsCreation and maintenance of business policies, procedures and standardsInteracts with other managers in other disciplines to create or refine policies and processes to achieve growth and efficienciesHigh level of customer service experienceEmployee engagement, staff development and the establishment of standards for performanceLiaison between community and business; employers and management; management and other LFS divisions; management and LFS Corporate Management TeamKey metric accountability and improvement – sales, margin, turns, etc.Exceptional communication skillsMeet sales goals by training, motivation, mentoring and providing feedback to store staff.Facilitates product training for self and staff.Works with Corporate Marketing to prepare promotional materials and displays.Create store merchandising plan and execute the plan.Coordinate participation and logistics of attendance at industry trade shows. e.g. Seattle Boat ShowTravel to trade shows or buying shows may be required.Creation and communication of weekly employee schedules.Responsible for $1.5 of inventory. Working closely with the Inventory Control Manager to maintain accurate inventory numbers.Works alongside the Inventory Control Manager to coordinate and facilitate the annual physical inventory. Reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned. 

Full time-year round benefited position. No housing provided. 

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $79k to $83k.