Ames Stores Group - Assistant Store Manager - Bilingual Preferred

About the position

Effectively assist the manager in growing revenues and profitability of an Ames Tools store, complying with company policies and procedures. Accomplish any tasks deemed necessary to achieve these goals as directed by the Regional Manager and or store manager. Also, to assist the regional manager in store coverage needs as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the overall operation of an Ames company retail store.
• Open & close store when store manager is absent.
• Merchandising products and organizing showroom & rear warehouse for safe & effective material handling.
• Reporting inventory discrepancies or customer issues to store manager.
• Assist with store coverage of other store locations in the region as necessary.
• Maintaining positive business relationships with existing Ames customers and cultivating new business opportunities with Interior Finishing Contractors in assigned selling area.
• Generate revenue growth through effective marketing of the Ames line of automatic taping tools, parts & equipment as well as promotion of add-on sales with merchandise assortment.
• Daily functions may include: greeting customers, processing rental & sales transactions, customer service, order processing, merchandising, inventory & tool audits, collections, housekeeping, data base development, cash handling/bank deposits & loss prevention.
• Additional functions may include: boxing & shipping tools to repair center & receiving tool & merchandise shipments into inventory.
• Collaboration with Field Specialist personnel to identify training lead prospects for enhanced revenue generation.
• Basic demonstration & effective presentation of Ames tools & products.
• Execution of Ames sales & marketing programs.
• Maintenance of rental tools & contractor equipment.
• Assist with planning & execution of open house customer events.
• Assist with maintenance of organized files, bank deposit receipts & accurate record keeping.
• Complete competitive shops as necessary.
• Collection duties as assigned.
• Submittal of quality tags, expense reports & prototype tool testing questionnaires in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two to four years of related experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance.
• Wellness Benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days.
• Professional Growth Opportunities.
• Development & Training Programs.