Assistant Manager

Elder; Bucktown (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elder is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead store operations, coach associates, and ensure excellent customer service. You will recruit, train, and develop staff, monitor performance, and assist with scheduling and payroll to meet labor standards.

Responsibilities include inventory management, receiving and merchandising, and daily store maintenance. Weekend/evening availability is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ retail experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Set a leadership example and promote Elder's mission, vision, values, and standards.
• Recruit, onboard, train and develop associates; monitor performance and recommend changes.
• Coach associates to optimal performance and manage labor standards.
• Assist with scheduling and payroll to labor standards.
• Order and maintain inventory; manage shrink and keep stock available.
• Lead receiving and merchandising to display merchandise prominently.
• Perform store opening/closing duties and housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Retail management

Coaching & development

Scheduling & payroll

Job description

The Assistant Manager sets a leadership example for our associates by delivering best-in-class helpfulness to our customers and alongside the Store Manager sets the tone for our company culture and manages the store's daily operations.Responsibilities include:Embrace and promote Elder's mission, vision, values, and standards throughout the store.Recruit, onboard, train and develop, monitor associate performance, and recommend associate changes. Coach associates to optimal performance. Assist with scheduling and payroll to labor standards.Order and maintain inventory to ensure adequate available products for our customers. Manage inventory shrink and take steps to keep shrinkage at a minimum.Lead associates in receiving and accurately displaying all merchandise for purchase soon after delivery. Perform shelf-conditioning throughout the shift to professionally front merchandise that keeps shelves and displays clean, neat, and attractive.Supervisor on duty at least 1-2 days per week. Perform store opening or closing duties.Perform housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting/cleaning shelves, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, etc. as needed.Minimum 2 years’ retail experience in a supervisory or managerial role. Work experience in a hardware or home improvement store a big plus.Regularly display Elder's 6 E's with our customers: Ethics, Enthusiasm, Engagement, Empathy, Etiquette, and Efficiency.Available to work some weekends and evenings.Physical requirements: standing or fast-paced walking throughout the shift, lifting up to 80lbs, bending, pushing/pulling, breaking down boxes, climbing ladder, etc. Drive forklift as needed.