Department Manager - Hardware - Montevideo, MN

Runnings; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings is seeking a Department Manager to lead the Hardware department, drive merchandising and sales, and provide top-tier customer service. The role reports to the Store Manager and requires flexibility to work days, nights, and alternating weekends.

Extensive hardware knowledge is preferred, with pay range $17.00-$18.00 per hour depending on experience. Responsibilities include directing product merchandising, setting distribution priorities, and maintaining inventory across the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Customer service training or experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Hardware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
• Assist customers with purchases.
• Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information.
• Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Sales

Education

High School Diploma

Customer service training/experience

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Telephone

Fax

Copy machine

Computer software

Network

Job description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Hardware department. The Department Manager is responsible for merchandising and sales within his or her assigned department. Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and report to the Store Manager. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and an alternating weekend schedule. Extensive knowledge of Hardware is preferred.

Pay Range: $17.00-$18.00 Depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products.
• - Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
• - Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
• - Assist customers with purchases.
• - Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information.
• - Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
• - Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• - Ability to work an irregular work schedule
• - Excellent customer service skills required
• - Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• - Long periods of standing
• - Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• - High School Diploma preferred
• - Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• - Retail Store Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner

Telephone Fax Copy Machine

Computer software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please review the DOL the Know Your Rights notice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].