Store Manager

We are looking for a Store Manager for TOOLS in Lappeenranta. Would you be interested in working in a large, growing and developing Nordic organisation that aims to be an unbeatable partner to its customers and employees? Are you a team leader motivated by sales? Would you like to develop, achieve results with your team and ensure outstanding solutions for customers by setting an example? We are looking for a results-oriented and inspiring Store Manager in Lappeenranta, as part of our five-person team. Your task is to continue developing sales at our growing store. You will lead store operations and work closely with store employees, field sales representatives and the field sales manager. Together, you will ensure excellent customer service and sales growth. You are responsible for daily store operations, sales development and customer experience. You act as the supervisor of store employees and play an important role in building cooperation that supports the success of the whole region. The store range includes fasteners, industrial components, hand tools, machinery, workwear and protective equipment. The store has logistics and retail duties. As Store Manager, you lead daily store operations and sales and are responsible for warehouse and logistics operations. You are responsible for store sales, achieving targets and delivering outstanding customer service with your team. You lead by example, and spend most of your day serving customers in the store and enabling your team to succeed. You also promote local visibility through different marketing and sales activities. You develop your team members’ skills and support them in succeeding at work. You and your team also support new-customer acquisition. You work closely with the rest of our organisation. You will succeed if you have previous sales and supervisory experience, can motivate, coach and engage a team, and can lead daily store operations in a planned, goal-oriented way. You already have practical experience in supervisory work and people management. You enjoy supporting the team’s success and want to keep developing as a manager and move store operations forward in a goal-oriented way. You can create a positive and encouraging atmosphere where people can succeed and develop in their work. You lead by example and act in accordance with our values: commitment, learning and collaboration. You enjoy customer work and find workable solutions to different situations together with customers and colleagues. You are ready to take responsibility for store operations, personnel and achieving targets, and to make independent decisions in the daily running of the store. Success requires an organised approach and the ability to lead daily store processes actively and purposefully. You will use various IT systems in your daily work, including an ERP system, so good IT skills are important. Our customers mainly speak Finnish, and English is used in Nordic cooperation. The store is open weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00. We offer a varied leadership role in a growing and financially sound Nordic group; the opportunity to influence store results, develop operations and support team success; and a varied, responsible role working with leading products. You can develop your leadership skills and progress your career within the Alligo group. Compensation includes a fixed monthly salary and a bonus scheme based on store results. You will receive a good staff discount, comprehensive occupational healthcare and support for sports and cultural activities. Local and national sales organisations and modern systems will support your work. The starting salary range for the role is approximately €3,200–€3,800 per month, depending on previous experience and readiness for the role, plus possible store-specific target bonuses. Please include your salary request and its justification in your application. For further information, contact Regional Manager Tero Levänen by phone at 050 5911 778 on Thursday 22 October from 15:00 to 17:00 or Thursday 29 October from 15:30 to 17:00. Would you like to help develop an unbeatable workplace? Send your application through the link below by Tuesday 3 November 2026, including your CV and salary request. We aim to proceed quickly after the application period closes. After applying, you will receive information about our recruitment process by email. More information about us as a workplace and this vacancy is available at https://career.alligo.com/fi. About us We are part of Nordic Alligo AB and operate in Finland under the Grolls and TOOLS concepts. Both are known for a wide range of quality workwear and personal protective equipment, and TOOLS is the Nordic region’s leading supplier of industrial components and supplies. We primarily serve business customers, providing expertise and quality products. Our mission is to make work run smoothly and make our customers’ operations easier, safer and more profitable. Alligo has approximately 2,300 employees, 400 of whom are in Finland. We currently have around 40 stores in Finland. We work efficiently and value a simple, straightforward way of working. There is room for humour and fun, while everyone can be themselves.