Management

Continentalhomecenter; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Home Center is seeking an assistant manager in training to join the management team at a local Michigan store. You will help lead daily operations, support staff development, and uphold exceptional customer service standards.

The role focuses on coaching employees, overseeing sales and inventory, and driving store performance. Training is structured to prepare you for greater responsibilities and long-term growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and customer-focused with a professional demeanor.
• Willing to learn all areas of store operations and coach employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support store employees to maintain high service standards.
• Assist customers with product selection, agreements, and account service.
• Manage sales, deliveries, inventory, collections, and store performance to meet goals.
• Coordinate schedules and employee development, while adhering to company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-focused

Coaching

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team training

Time management

Availability on Saturdays

Job description

Join the management team at Continental Home Center as an assistant manager in training and help lead a local store focused on customer service, employee development, operational excellence, and responsible business growth.

Management team members help oversee the daily operation of a Continental Home Center location. Responsibilities may include:
- Leading, training, and supporting store employees
- Assisting customers with product selection, agreements, and account service
- Managing sales, deliveries, inventory, collections, and store performance
- Maintaining company standards for customer service and store appearance
- Reviewing daily reports and helping the store achieve performance goals
- Resolving customer concerns professionally and fairly
- Coordinating schedules, assignments, and employee development
- Working closely with regional leadership and other Continental locations

Continental Home Center promotes from within whenever possible and provides structured training designed to prepare successful employees for greater responsibility and long-term career growth.

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate should:
- Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills
- Be dependable, organized, and customer-focused
- Be comfortable coaching employees and holding a team accountable
- Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
- Have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Be willing to learn all areas of store operations
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Be available to work Saturdays and other scheduled hours
- Possess a valid driver's license and meet company driving requirements
- Previous retail, customer-service, sales, collections, or management experience is helpful

Application Requirements

• Saturday availabilityrequired
• Ability to safely lift andmove merchandiseup to75 pounds