Automotive Department Head

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Associate discount on name brands

Profit Sharing

Paid holidays and birthday off

Advanced Leadership Training Programs

Job summary

A retail company in Dubuque is seeking an Automotive Department Head to ensure excellent customer service and manage inventory. Candidates should have strong communication skills and previous retail experience is preferred. This role requires evening and weekend availability, alongside passing necessary screenings. Competitive compensation including base pay and weekend premium is offered.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills required.
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Availability for evening shifts and weekends needed.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Stock shelves and manage back stock.
• Maintain pricing accuracy and product displays.
• Clean retail area and assist in various departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Retail experience

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Profit Sharing
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50/hr
• Base pay up to $17.50/hr with annual performance-based merit raises*

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Automotive Department Head would perform excellent customer service and stocking the areas of the automotive department, along with other assigned duties that would ensure that the customer has an efficient, pleasant shopping experience. This can include, but is not limited to:

• Stock shelves with back stock product and incoming freight for the day
• Set and remove Ad prices for the appropriate sales and check for pricing accuracy
• Maintain displays and face shelved products
• Planograms and changing Floor Plans
• Clean retail area by dust mopping, removing trash, and picking up litter
• Utilize computers to determine product delivery and inventory levels
• Return excess product to the warehouse
• Move empty pallets to the warehouse and breaking down containers
• Attaching security tags to appropriate product
• Help in other departments as assigned
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Great communication skills
• Prior Retail experience preferred
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.