Assistant Manager

Carter Lumber Company; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life

401(k)

Vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Internal promotion

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily store operations, focusing on serving contractors and do-it-yourself customers. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and drive sales and profitability while upholding company standards and safety policies.

The role emphasizes team leadership, training, and customer service excellence in a building materials environment, with opportunities for growth and internal advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience, preferably in building materials
• Experience selling installed sales to contractors is preferred
• Proven track record in sales management in building materials
• Ability to direct and train others effectively as a team leader
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and profitability
• Well developed problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Store Operations: manage the overall direction of the store, delegate inventory management, safety compliance and communicate sales and profit goals to the team
• Staff Management: hire, motivate, discipline and communicate with employees to meet goals
• Sales & Relationship Building: grow inside sales, complete estimates and take-offs on time, maintain relationships and handle customer concerns
• Knowledge & Training: identify growth needs, complete required training, pursue ongoing product knowledge and career development

Skills

Retail management

Sales leadership

Training others

Profit growth

Conflict resolution

Job description

A Carter Lumber Assistant Manager is responsible for focusing on and implementing daily store operations to include selling and providing professional customer service to contractors and do-it-yourselfers. This is accomplished by following the direction set in the areas of foundation, inventory, sales and profit. Supervising employees, handling sales transactions, inventory control and communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements

• Previous retail management experience, preferably in the building materials industry
• Previous experience selling installed sales and to contractors is preferred
• Proven track record in sales management, preferably in the building materials industry
• Ability to direct and train others effectively as a team leader
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and profitability
• Well developed problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Store Operations
  • Assists in the managing and implementing in the overall direction of the store. Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory management, safety requirements and policies and procedures. Effectively communicates sales and profit goals to ensure the support of the team.
• Staff Management
  • Responsible for setting the direction and managing areas of employment such as; hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation and other areas. Ensures goals are outlined for employees and are met.
• Sales & Relationship Building
  • Manages the growth of the inside sales program by ensuring estimates and material take-offs are completed on time and current relationships and services are successfully maintained. This is accomplished by building relationships, following up on sales calls and quotes, monitoring delivery scheduling and resolving customer complaints effectively.
• Knowledge & Training
  • Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities. Completes required training. Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more. Encourages and oversees employee career development.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!