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Assistant Manager

Ace Hardware

  • Sun City West, Arizona
  • 17 days ago

    Highlights

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

    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

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