Assistant Department Manager (Tile)

Floor & Decor • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Purpose This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving exceptional customer service and product information. Minimum Eligibility Requirements High School Diploma or GED 1 year of customer service/sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Essential Functions Act and work in a manner that is consistent with company’s core values Demonstrate a thorough understanding and compliance with the company’s safe lifting practices standard operating procedures Demonstrate the ability to drive and teach the company philosophy around the basic P’s of retail. The basic P’s of retail include but are not limited to: People, Position, Product, Presentation, Price, Promotion, Purchasing Provide direction to all product sales specialists to ensure a highly attentive and accurate level of customer service Complete all product specialist certification courses Demonstrate a thorough understanding of merchandise and installation Ensure the overall merchandising, pricing and organization of the department Communicate standard operating procedure direction and changes to all associates in a timely manner Complete the Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification Communicate inventory needs to management Direct and assist the processing of merchandise to the showroom floor Validate all product placement and pricing within the department Greet every customer in a helpful and courteous manner Assist customers with product questions and selections Process customers at check-out using the point of sale (POS) system Process customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines Present ‘how-to’ classes to customers Follow established cash, check and charge card acceptance procedures Answer the telephone according to accepted guidelines Stock and tag merchandise displays as required Create price tags and merchandise signs Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy. Physical/Sensory Requirements Physical Work – Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of customer service/sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Act and work in a manner that is consistent with company’s core values
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and compliance with the company’s safe lifting practices standard operating procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to drive and teach the company philosophy around the basic P’s of retail. The basic P’s of retail include but are not limited to: People, Position, Product, Presentation, Price, Promotion, Purchasing
• Provide direction to all product sales specialists to ensure a highly attentive and accurate level of customer service
• Complete all product specialist certification courses
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of merchandise and installation
• Ensure the overall merchandising, pricing and organization of the department
• Communicate standard operating procedure direction and changes to all associates in a timely manner
• Complete the Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification
• Communicate inventory needs to management
• Direct and assist the processing of merchandise to the showroom floor
• Validate all product placement and pricing within the department
• Greet every customer in a helpful and courteous manner
• Assist customers with product questions and selections
• Process customers at check-out using the point of sale (POS) system
• Process customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines
• Present ‘how-to’ classes to customers
• Follow established cash, check and charge card acceptance procedures
• Answer the telephone according to accepted guidelines
• Stock and tag merchandise displays as required
• Create price tags and merchandise signs

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
• Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Work-life balance, including: Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees