Assistant Manager

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.
Salk's Hardware and Marine is a family owned and operated multi-store Ace Hardware branch. We have been in business for over 100 years and as an essential business are an integral part of our communities. We pride ourselves on providing the best customer experience and product knowledge and advice. We are looking for enthusiastic team members who are looking to learn and grow with us.
Assistant Manager
General Summary
The Assistant Manager manages overall store operations and the achievement of company goals and directives. The Assistant Manager also takes an active responsibility in opening and closing duties by working directly with the store manager to oversee all store operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Customer Service
Provide positive representation of the 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 stores best interest
taken into consideration
Possess excellent product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
Store Operations
Responsible for opening and closing the store 2-3 times a week
Oversee projects specific to their department and assist with special projects within the store
Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor
sales areas
Ensure that weekly price changes and label updates are completed timely and accurately
Assist in checking in, stocking and delivery to customers of all merchandise within the store
Operate forklift or other lift machinery
Perform all other duties as assigned
Assist to ensure that cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed timely and accurately.
Assist in ordering and maintaining desirable product inventory levels to ensure in-stocks and store profitability
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
Leadership
Lead by example; be approachable by all associates and customers
Participate in store meetings
Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales ideas to the Store Manager for follow up
Prepare and challenge yourself for future advancement
Experience
Previous retail experience required
Hardware experience highly preferred
Education
High School or GED equivalent. Completion of NHRA Advanced Course in Hardware Retailing recommended.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing