Bench Manager

About Coastal Farm & Supply:

Founded in the Pacific Northwest, Coastal is proud to be a trusted supplier for farm, ranch, and rural lifestyle needs. Our stores offer everything from livestock feed and fencing to workwear, tools, sporting goods, and garden supplies. We’re committed to our communities, our employees, and the values of hard work, honesty, and customer service.

Position Summary:

Coastal Farm & Supply is looking for a motivated, high-potential Bench Manager to join our retail leadership pipeline. This position is designed to develop future Store Managers by providing hands-on experience across multiple store locations within a region. The Bench Manager supports day-to-day store operations, drives performance, leads teams, and ensures the Coastal customer experience is consistently delivered.

As a Bench Manager, you’ll receive targeted leadership training and mentorship from experienced store and district leaders while providing flexible support to stores across the district. You must be open to travel and relocation as store leadership opportunities become available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of daily store operations in assigned locations.
   
• Act as interim Store Manager or Assistant Manager during absences or leadership transitions.
   
• Learn and uphold Coastal’s customer service standards and operational procedures.
   
• Assist with team leadership, scheduling, training, and performance management.
   
• Drive sales, in-stock standards, and overall customer satisfaction.
   
• Analyze store performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
   
• Maintain merchandising standards and ensure promotional execution.
   
• Uphold safety, asset protection, and compliance with all company policies.
   
• Travel to multiple store locations within the assigned territory.