Assistant Manager

Carter Lumber Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and 1-2

Short & Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance & AD&D

Optional supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation & paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily store operations, drive sales and deliver professional customer service to contractors and do-it-yourselfers. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and help execute our store’s goals in foundation, inventory, sales and profit.

The role emphasizes team leadership, training, problem solving and a proven track record in retail management within the building materials industry, with a focus on growth and

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Experience selling installed sales to contractors 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 conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Store Operations: Assist in directing the store and overseeing inventory management, safety requirements and procedures; communicate goals to the team.
• Staff Management: Direct hiring, communication, motivation, discipline, separation and other employment aspects; ensure goals are met.
• Sales & Relationship Building: Grow inside sales by completing estimates, taking-offs, maintaining relationships, and handling deliveries and complaints.
• Knowledge & Training: Identify growth needs, complete training, and encourage career development.

Skills

Retail management

Sales to contractors

Team leadership

Sales growth & profitability

Problem solving

Job description

ACarter 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!