Ace Hardware logo

Assistant Manager

Ace Hardware

  • Sun City West, Arizona
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise areas. * Assist in presenting a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and promotional and incremental merchandising.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSun City West, Arizona
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1924
    Websitehttp://www.acehardware.com/

    Description

    We have 4 store locations in the West Valley. Posted jobs may be available at one or more locations. The locations are: 

    10050 W Bell Road Sun City, AZ

    13850 W Camino Del Sol Sun City West, AZ

    17026 W Bell Road Surprise, AZ

    13724 W Waddell Road Surprise, AZ

    Job Description- Assistant Manager

    General Summary

    The Assistant Manager manages overall store operations and the achievement of company goals and directives.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    Customer Service

    • * Provide positive representation of store.
    • * Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
    • * Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
    • * Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
    • * Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
    • * Handle customer complaints. Work to resolve problems with the customer and have store’s best interest taken into consideration.
    • * Possess excellent product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.

      Store Operations

    • * Ensure a positive, professional and safe work environment for all associates.
    • * Supervise the “general operations” of the entire store.
    • * Responsible for opening and closing the store.
    • * Work with Store Manager on all aspects of store operations
    • * Implement new Standard Operating Procedures into store execution.
    • * Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise areas.
    • * Ensure that weekly price changes and label updates are completed timely and accurately.
    • * Oversee all cashiering functions including maintenance, audits, and reports.
    • * Perform all other duties as assigned.

      Inventory & Merchandising

    • * Assist to ensure receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise adheres to best practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • * Responsible for maintenance of back stock levels.
    • * Assist to ensure that cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed timely and accurately.
    • * Assist with merchandise resets throughout the store.
    • * Assist to ensure all signage is current in the store.
    • * Assist in presenting a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and promotional and incremental merchandising.

      Hiring & Training of Associates

    • * Actively recruit and promote the advancement of associates.
    • * Assist in hiring, scheduling, reviewing, rewarding and coaching Sales Associates and Cashiers with the approval of the Store Manager.

      Leadership

    • * Manage all aspects of store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
    • * Lead by example; be approachable by all associates and customers.
    • * Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the Store Manager for follow up.
    • * Prepare and challenge yourself for future advancement.

      Requirements:

      Education

      High School or GED equivalent.  

    • Completion of NHRA Advanced Course in Hardware Retailing recommended.

      Experience:

      Previous retail management experience preferred. Hardware experience preferred.

      Physical Demands:

      Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs) and climbing.

      Additional Information:

      The successful applicant must have good communication and problem-solving skills and present a neat, positive appearance.  Past retail and or management experience preferred but not required.

      Supplemental pay

      • Bonus pay

      Benefits

      • Paid time off
      • Health insurance
      • Dental insurance
      • Vision insurance
      • 401(k) matching
      • 401(k)
      • Employee discount
      • Paid training

    About Company

    Ace Hardware Corporation has grown to become one of the nation's leading "helpful hardware" retailer-owned cooperatives. As a member of the Ace corporate team, you'll have an opportunity to play a valuable role in our ongoing success, while contributing work you believe in and receiving world-class benefits that help Ace team members balance their personal and professional lives.
    Benefits
    • Comprehensive Medical Coverage
    • Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability / Salary Continuation
    • Long-Term Disability

    Similar Jobs

    See more jobs