Store Manager Trainee

Colliflower Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacations

Holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Colliflower Inc. is seeking a Store Manager Trainee in Maryland to learn operations, customer service, fabrication of hose assemblies, inventory control, budgeting, and sales with a clear path to store management.

The role requires willingness to travel regionally, reliable transportation, and a strong customer‑first mindset; sales guidance and superb service are emphasized across the Colliflower team.

Qualifications

• Customer-first work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Well organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and customers.
• Comfort with math, measurements and understanding metrics; basic computer systems.
• Willing to travel; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parts counter and store operations; train as needed.
• Fabricate hose assemblies (training provided).
• Maintain and manage inventory levels in the store.
• Keep store clean, organized, and brand‑consistent.
• Provide product guidance and sales support to customers.
• Collaborate with team to build sales and deliver excellent service.
• Develop expertise in hose technology and applications.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Personable and professional demeanor

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Strong organization

Math and measurements

Computer systems

Ability to lift up to 150 lbs

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Mechanical aptitude beneficial

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Colliflower Inc. is a Parker Hannifin distributor of hoses and fittings offering opportunities for growth. This role is a Store Manager Trainee with a path to store management and leadership opportunities. The position involves learning store operations, customer service, fabrication of hose assemblies, inventory management, budgeting, and sales. Regional travel is required and reliable transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Parts counter and store operations management
• Fabricate hose assemblies (training provided)
• Manage and maintain proper inventory levels in the store
• Maintain a clean, organized, and brand‑consistent store facility
• Provide product and sales guidance to customers
• Collaborate with the Colliflower team to build sales and provide superb service
• Become a trusted expert in hose technology conveyance and applications

Qualifications

• Customer-first work ethic
• Personable and professional demeanor
• Self-starter and self-motivated attitude
• Problem solving and excellent communication skills
• Proven organization skills in handling multiple tasks/customers
• Proficiency with math, measurements and understanding metrics
• Proficiency with computer systems
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs
• Willingness to travel and work in various store locations
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and own transportation
• High school degree or equivalent
• Having a mechanical aptitude is beneficial

Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation package including: competitive pay, medical, vision, dental, 401k, life insurance, LTD, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid vacations, holidays, discounts, and more.

About Colliflower

Colliflower, established in 1951, is a leading distributor of hoses and fittings with 52 stores on the East Coast and plans to expand. This role offers opportunities to learn the fluid connector business and advance into store management.