What Makes a Great Store Manager?

<p>By: Jordan Pietrak, Manager, Education, Food Marketing Institute<br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-store-manager.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="FMI Store Manager" title="FMI Store Manager" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />I&rsquo;ve learned there&rsquo;s no set equation of traits and qualities that make an outstanding store manager. In single day, these hardworking individuals often wear many hats as they jump from project to project to serve their store and customers. Each store manager hones their own unique skill set that helps their team navigate various opportunities and challenges.</p> <p>Here are some characteristics that make a great store manager: </p> <p><strong>S&nbsp;</strong>trategic Thinker</p> <p><strong>T&nbsp;</strong>rustworthy</p> <p><strong>O&nbsp;</strong>rganized</p> <p><strong>R&nbsp;</strong>esults Oriented</p> <p><strong>E&nbsp;</strong>ncouraging</p> <p><strong><br /> M&nbsp;</strong>entor</p> <p><strong>A&nbsp;</strong>mbitious</p> <p><strong>N&nbsp;</strong>ice </p> <p><strong>A&nbsp;</strong>ttentive </p> <p><strong>G&nbsp;</strong>enerous </p> <p><strong>E&nbsp;</strong>nergetic</p> <p><strong>R&nbsp;</strong>esolute</p> <p>Know a store manager that demonstrates these qualities? <a href="http://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards/nominations">Nominate</a> them for FMI&rsquo;s&nbsp;Store Manager Awards by <strong>March 6. </strong>These awards will be presented at the 2017 <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=442BA4000000A5">Future Leaders eXperience</a>&nbsp;June 11-13 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fmi.org/StoreManagerAwards">www.FMI.org/StoreManagerAwards</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>