SUMMARY
Alaska Industrial Hardware, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Manager for its Alaska retail locations, Full-Time hourly, with medical, dental, PTO, and, 401K benefits.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations under the guidance of the Store Manager
- Assist Store Manager in the planning, organizing, and achieving short and long-term goals
- Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
- Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees
- Assist in recruiting and hiring high caliber employees for all store positions
- Effectively communicate all store needs and progress to Store Manager
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year minimum of management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Experienced background in Microsoft Applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must be experienced in merchandising for profit, sales, and image
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and, holidays
Preferred
- Prior management experience in a retail environment
- Knowledge and understanding of loss prevention
- Prior experience with inventory control
- 6 -12 months of sales experience
- Background in the building trades
- Forklift certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be physically able to be on your feet, standing, walking, and working on hard concrete and tile floors for full shifts.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50# repeatedly, safely, and without unusual strain.
- Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling and squatting.
- Frequent pulling and stocking inventory items onto carts, or with material handling equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Job is performed in an indoor retail store setting.
- Exposure to computer screens and requires the use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
- Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Follow and enforce company policies and procedures for retail operations.
- Assist in maintaining store conditions to meet or exceed standards.
- Delegate, guide, and provide daily leadership to all employees
- Complete all training programs and product curriculums
- Resolve customer issues efficiently and effectively
- Securely handle and control all cash funds
- Open and/or Closing of the store
- Inventory Control
- Bank Deposits
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, you are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable references and background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
Visit our website at www.aih.com for more details and to apply.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME