Assistant Manager

Concordia Homestore; Concordia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A local home improvement store in Concordia, Kansas, is seeking a hands-on leader to ensure smooth operations both in the store and the yard. Responsibilities include managing customer service tasks, performing material takeoffs, and leading a team while maintaining inventory control. Applicants should have 2+ years in retail or construction, strong communication skills, and a willingness to grow into leadership roles. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail/building materials/construction supply.
• Comfortable with both counter work and physical yard work.
• Organized self-starter who can juggle priorities.
• Blueprint reading and takeoff/estimating skills; PlanSwift/Bluebeam a plus.
• Comfortable with POS/inventory systems; Microsoft 365 basics.
• Organized self-starter who can juggle priorities and solve problems.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable record.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and manage transactions at the counter.
• Perform material takeoffs from plans for accurate estimates.
• Train and coach staff on service and safety standards.
• Manage inventory and facilitate special orders.
• Coordinate deliveries and ensure accuracy and safety.
• Coordinate will-call, staging, and delivery; occasional non-CDL delivery.
• Use POS/ERP to quote, order, receive, transfer, and invoice; run basic reports.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Team leadership

Estimating

Problem-solving

PlanSwift/Bluebeam

Organized self-starter

Driver's license

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft 365

Epicor

Job description

Benefits

• Incentives
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Quick summary

• Hands‑on lead who keeps the yard and store running smoothly
• Small‑team versatility: jump in wherever needed—yard, counter, dispatch, delivery
• Coach the team, take care of customers, manage inventory, safety, and merchandising
• Back up the Store Manager and run the shift when needed

You might be a great fit if you

• Like serving others and raising the bar every day
• Enjoy teamwork and helping people win
• Solve problems calmly and follow through
• Want to learn new skills and teach others
• Are comfortable with both counter work and physical yard work

What you’ll do

Customer service

• Greet customers, answer phones, quote orders
• Help customers choose products; suggest items to complete jobs
• Own issues end‑to‑end: fix the problem and follow up

Estimating & takeoffs

• Perform regular material takeoffs from plans (residential/light commercial)
• Prepare accurate estimates and quotes for contractors and serious DIY customers
• Work with vendors on special orders and substitutions when needed

Team and shift leadership

• Open/close, cash handling, daily huddles, task assignments
• Train and coach cashiers, counter, and yard staff
• Hold the team to our service and safety standards

Operations and merchandising

• Maintain planograms, end caps, promos, and signage
• Keep the sales floor and yard clean, organized, and easy to shop
• Execute price changes, special orders, and vendor returns

Inventory and shrink control

• Lead cycle counts and annual physical inventory; reconcile variances
• Receive, stage, and bin product accurately with correct locations/labels
• Out‑of‑stock recovery and returns processing; address root causes of variances

Yard, delivery, and safety

• Coordinate will‑call, staging, and delivery loads; verify load accuracy and securement
• Occasionally drive a delivery (non‑CDL; CDL‑B a plus) and assist with loading/unloading
• Manage yard traffic flow and housekeeping; prepare for weather conditions
• Daily safety checks, toolbox talks, incident/near‑miss reporting
• Operate/oversee forklifts and material‑handling equipment

Technology and systems

• Use POS/ERP to quote, order, receive, transfer, and invoice (Epicor or similar)
• Run basic reports; use data to set priorities and track KPIs

What you bring

• 2+ years in retail/building materials/construction supply with some lead responsibility
• Friendly communicator; confident on phone and at the counter
• Working knowledge of lumber, panels, fasteners, and common building materials (or fast learner)
• Blueprint reading and takeoff/estimating skills; experience with PlanSwift/Bluebeam a plus
• Comfortable with POS/inventory systems; Microsoft 365 basics (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Organized self‑starter who can juggle priorities and solve problems
• Valid driver’s license and insurable record

Nice to have

• Contractor sales experience and jobsite delivery familiarity
• Experience with Epicor (or similar) POS/ERP
• OSHA‑10/30, forklift certification (or willing to get)
• Basic dispatch/route planning and load securement knowledge
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• CDL‑B or willingness to train (not required)

Schedule and physical requirements

• Rotating schedule including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Lift/carry up to 75 lbs frequently; 100 lbs with help
• Stand/walk most of the shift; bend, reach, and climb regularly
• Work indoors/outdoors in varying weather

How success is measured

• Customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Estimate accuracy, turnaround speed, and quote‑to‑order conversion
• Inventory accuracy and shrink reduction
• On‑time receiving and strong in‑stock rates
• Clean, safe, merchandised store and yard
• Trained, engaged team with low turnover

Growth

• Learn each department in your first 90 days
• Take on projects and cross‑training to prepare for Store Manager track

Pay and benefits

Pay

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, retirement