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Store Lead, Safety Harbor
Sales Associate, Safety Harbor
Store Lead – Safety Harbor
We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused Store Lead to take the helm of our Backwater Provisions Safety Harbor location. This is a manager-level role responsible for overseeing daily operations, enhancing customer experience, driving sales, and managing store staff. If you’re passionate about coastal lifestyle, retail, and leadership, we’d love to have you on board!
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Experience & Sales Growth
- Treat every guest as if they were a guest in your home—providing above-and-beyond service.
- Build relationships with customers, creating a local community of brand supporters.
- Ensure the store is always clean, organized, and visually appealing to enhance the shopping experience.
- Monitor sales trends and adjust strategies to maximize revenue.
Store Operations & Inventory Management
- Maintain inventory levels by monitoring stock, placing orders, and coordinating with vendors.
- Set and reset the store based on seasonal sales demands and merchandising strategies.
- Ensure products are priced strategically and merchandised effectively.
- Analyze sales data and forecast future inventory needs.
Marketing & Community Engagement
- Develop and execute in-store promotions, events, and seasonal activations to drive traffic and sales.
- Work with vendors and manufacturers to create impactful store displays.
- Promote the store locally by collaborating with schools, local media, and community partners.
Leadership & Team Management
- Hire, train, and manage store associates, ensuring they provide excellent service.
- Lead by example—motivate and develop staff to create a positive, high-energy work environment.
- Ensure store policies, safety protocols, and operational standards are met.
- Keep ownership informed on business performance, trends, and new opportunities.
Qualifications & Skills
✔ Retail or store management experience required
✔ Shopify experience is a plus
✔ Strong leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills
✔ Ability to analyze sales data and make strategic business decisions
✔ Strong marketing and promotional planning skills
✔ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced retail environment
✔ Knowledge of inventory management and vendor relations
✔ Passion for coastal living, fishing, and outdoor adventure is a plus!
Why Join Backwater Provisions?
We’re more than just a retail store—we’re a community of outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, and
beach lovers. As Store Lead, you’ll play a key role in shaping the customer experience and
growing our brand in Safety Harbor.
If you’re ready to lead, grow, and create an amazing retail experience, we’d love to hear from
you!
Stop the store or email your resume to info@BackwaterProvisionsCo.com to apply today!
Sales Associate - Safety Harbor
We are looking for a result driven retail sales associate. The successful candidate will be able to enhance customer satisfaction, be a fast learner, and love to wear shorts, t-shirts and flip flops.
- Treat every guest as if they were a guest in your home, going above and beyond customer service.
- Be knowledgeable on all merchandise and selling tools.
- Ensure that the store is set and reset based on sales demands, maintaining a clean
work environment. - Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with
potential and actual customers. - Build a database of customers information using our Store Rewards program.
- Market merchandise based on sales promotions or by new store items on a daily
basis. - Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety.
- Work and help organize special promotions, displays and events.
Job Requirements:
- Customer service background in either sales or hospitality, preferred.
- Must be available to work Tuesday – Sunday.
- Must be outgoing and friendly.
- Fishing, Boating, BBQing is a bonus, but not a must have.
- Personal and Business references a plus.
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Retail Selling
- Customer Focus
- Quick Learner
- Multi-Task Skills
- Team Player
- Sales Experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
Position Pay: TBD based on experience.
If interested in growing with our company, please visit the store for an application and interview.