Assistant Store Manager - Hardside

Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing Employee Discount

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Paid Sick Time

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Volunteer Hours

Wellness Program

Training Program

Job summary

Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply seeks an Assistant Store Manager - Hardside to lead the Hardside team, drive sales, and optimize store operations. You will set goals, coach staff, and ensure top-tier customer service and merchandising across the department.

The role emphasizes leadership, inventory oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to support store success. A fast-paced retail environment requires strong communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous store leadership experience within retail.
• Strong Windows-based computer skills, especially Microsoft products.
• Proven ability to network, recruit, interview, train, motivate and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hardside team and manage planning, goals, and development.
• Ensure excellent customer service, merchandising, and store appearance.
• Drive retention and coaching to grow a strong talent bench.
• Oversee inventory pricing and maintenance duties.
• Set strategies and plans to achieve sales through analysis and communication.
• Develop product knowledge and train team members in the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Merchandising

Problem-solving

Team development

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Assistant Store Manager-Hardside plays a critical role in overseeing and enhancing the Murdoch's store experience, as well as improving operational processes. The ASM-Hardside leads the Hardside team, and is responsible for planning, goal setting, development, and overall success within the Hardside department. The ASM-Hardside ensures processes are reviewed, measured, and optimized and they lead through a service-oriented approach. As a member of the store management team, they also contribute to the overall success of the store.

As a Murdoch's Team Member in this role, you will…

• Commit to the success of the team by embracing Murdochs' mission, values, and principles
• Facilitate the highest standards in customer service, merchandising, and store appearance to maximize revenue
• Drive consistent retention, development, and coaching to grow a talent bench for store-level department movement
• Complete inventory pricing and maintenance duties
• Operate in a timeline driven and goal-oriented manner to ensure accountability
• Demonstrate excellence with organization and delegation
• Network, recruit, assess, hire, and develop qualified candidates
• Prioritize, plan, delegate, administer and adapt to the store needs
• Develop the strategies and plans to achieve sales results through business analysis, action planning, task assignment, and effective team communication
• Manage product sets within the department
• Develop product knowledge across the breadth of products in the department and provide training and development to team members
• Practice service-oriented leadership within the department and cross-functionally throughout the store
• Set and maintain signage in the department and on endcaps for sales, promotions, events, and vendor assets
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the store management team
• Create and maintain a safe environment for customers and team members

Requirements

As a Murdochian in this role, you must…

• Positive attitude and demonstrated practice of learning.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and take decisive action.
• Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment.
• Strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal) skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Exceptional merchandising ability.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Three to five years previous store leadership experience within retail.
• Strong Windows-based computer skills - especially with Microsoft products.
• Proven ability to network, recruit, interview, train, motivate, grow, and have purpose driven approach to their direct reports and those within the store as a whole.

Physical Demands:

• Must work 45-55 hours per week on average.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Heavy and repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Bending, carrying, and pushing.
• Working on a ladder.
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.
• Close vision for computer work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Competitive Benefits + Compensation:

• Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
• Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
• Life Insurance to secure your family's financial future.
• Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
• Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
• Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
• Paid Parental Leave to take time to bond with your family's new addition.
• Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
• Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
• Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
• Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.