Assistant Store Manager - Lumber Yard - Petaluma

Friedmans Home Improvement; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Friedmans Home Improvement in Petaluma is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager to oversee a team of 20-40 members. This role includes training future leaders, managing store operations, and applying advanced product knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in retail management, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and D365. The company offers a competitive salary range of $72,000 – $85,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced education or training from college or university.
• Minimum mid-level management background with exceptional supervisory skills.
• 5+ years of experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departments of 20‑40 Team Members.
• Key into the development of future leaders through training.
• Apply advanced knowledge of products and procedures.
• Conduct performance management and reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Advanced education or training from college or university

5+ years in a retail environment

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Job Details: Location: Petaluma Store – Petaluma, CA 94954. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $72,000 – $85,000.

Join Friedman’s, where our mission is to Deliver the Human Side of Home Improvement. Named a “Best Place to Work” and voted Sonoma County’s Best Home Improvement Store for 15 years in a row, we’re built on a positive, team‑oriented culture founded on decades of trust and service.

We offer bundled benefits, eligibility for a discretionary bonus, a generous employee discount and tuition reimbursement to support your career path.

Assistant Store Manager (Yard – Petaluma Retail Location)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee departments of 20‑40 Team Members depending on Business Channel and scope of assignment.
• Key into the development of future leaders through training in policies, SOPs, product knowledge and other related job duties.
• Understand the voice of the customer to elevate the organization and resolve areas of opportunity.
• Apply advanced knowledge of products, software systems and operational procedures with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Move throughout the floor and departments, assisting all Team Members within the store as Manager on Duty.
• Handle opening and closing store duties.
• Maintain knowledge of sales reporting, labor report, margin erosion and managed labor.
• Interview, hire and train new Team Members.
• Plan, assign and direct daily workflow within Business Channel.
• Conduct performance management through review writing, rewarding and giving feedback to Team Members.

Education and/Experience

• Advanced education or training from college or university, with 5+ years in a retail environment or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum mid‑level management background with exceptional supervisory skills.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Microsoft D365 experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and grow a team.
• Develop and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow through issues to resolution.

Location/Hours

This is an exempt position located at a Friedman’s Home Improvement retail store. Hours are to meet the needs of the retail business, Sunday – Saturday. Ability to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Friedman’s Home Improvement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Friedman’s Home Improvement will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal convictions in a manner consistent with AB 1008.