Assistant Store Manager

Ace Hardware Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) with Match

Employee Discount

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is looking for an Assistant Manager in Pennsylvania. This role involves leading associates, managing store operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of retail experience and a High School Diploma or GED. The position offers full-time benefits including health insurance, a 401(K) plan with match, and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of retail experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store is organized and ready for business.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Train associates on store policies and procedures.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Computer systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Assistant Managers are responsible for leading and managing associates involved with activities in the front and back end of the store which include check‑out areas, returns, customer service, and receiving. They are also responsible for managing the receiving, unloading, distribution, and stocking of merchandising the store.

Major Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of this position include:

• Responsible for ensuring the store is organized and ready for business
• Maintain record keeping accurately
• Ensure open/close procedures are followed
• Ensure all daily inventory tasks are completed
• Resolved customer complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Make sure sales floor is clear and organized and that the receiving floor is clear of pallets and trash
• Responsible for training all associates on store policies and procedures
• Delegate daily workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
• Enforces safety policies and procedures
• All other duities assigned

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements of the position include:

• Minimum of 2-3 years retail experience
• High School Diploma/ GED, some college preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of computer systems, MS Word and Excel is a plus
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Employee must regularly move and/or lift 50lbs
• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand
• While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision with the ability to adjust focus

Full-Time Beneifts

• Health Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) with Match and Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount
• Competitive Wages
• Advancement Opportunities

Company Introduction

Gerrity’s Ace Hardware was started in 2020 by Gerrity’s Supermarket Owner, Joe Fasula. The Clarks Summit PA location was the first Ace Hardware purchased by Gerrity’s. Gerrity’s Ace currently has 5 locations and plans to open more in the future. We are affiliated with Ace Hardware Corporation based in Oak Brook, IL which is a retailer‑owned hardware wholesaler that began operation in 1924.