Assistant Store Manager Ace Hardware

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Store Manager at a leading home center, where your leadership and customer service skills will shine. This role offers the opportunity to oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and foster a positive shopping experience. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, you'll play a crucial part in maintaining store standards and ensuring exceptional service. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a 100% employee-owned company that values your contributions and offers career growth opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative setting, this position is for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

100% Employer Paid Group Term Life

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong merchandising experience and a keen eye for detail.
• Previous experience in a supervisor role or retail management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional customer service.
• Manage inventory levels and maintain store appearance.
• Provide daily work direction and training for staff.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

Problem-Solving

Merchandising Experience

Job description

Company Overview: Sonny's Ace Home Center, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional customer service at our store. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to employee development, and a keen eye for inventory management. This role is crucial in fostering a positive shopping experience and maintaining store standards.

Pay for this Role: $20.00 per hour - $24.00 per hour depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Store Duties:

• Learn and be able to provide services of the store to include mixing paint, cutting keys, propane fills, threading/cutting pipe, and cutting glass/plexiglass.
• Identify and implement training and professional development opportunities for staff to support their growth.
• Oversee front-end operations, assisting cashiers with returns, refunds, exchanges, check approvals, change requests, and drops.
• Uphold store safety standards and lead team safety meetings.
• Greet every customer as they enter the store and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Manage incoming phone calls professionally.
• Ensure every customer receives outstanding service, including personal engagement and support for project customers and associates.

Employee Supervision:

• Responsible for the proper opening and closing of the store.
• Provide daily work direction to staff, clearly allocating work duties.
• Monitor employee performance and productivity, offering constructive feedback.
• Train new employees on job responsibilities and provide ongoing training for existing staff.
• Assist in performance evaluations and provide input as needed.
• Address performance management issues or disciplinary actions, with guidance from the manager.
• Participate in the employee selection process as assigned.

Inventory Management:

• Track inventory levels on all retail products and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain the condition and organization of inventory within the store.
• Uphold merchandising standards, operational excellence, and overall store appearance and cleanliness.
• Complete price changes, bin tag updates, and signage for merchandise.
• Demonstrate quick problem-solving abilities in a professional manner.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Strong merchandising experience and an eye for detail.
• Previous experience in a supervisor role or retail management, preferably with Ace Hardware.
• Proven ability to supervise and coach employees effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
• Reliability and flexibility in work schedule, including nights and weekends.
• A strong sense of integrity and commitment to team success.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.