Assistant Department Manager (Deco)

Floor & Decor • Lowell, NC

13d

About The Position

The Assistant Department Manager (Deco) is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and helping ensure customers have a positive shopping experience through exceptional customer service and product information. The position provides direction to Product Sales Specialists, supports department merchandising and inventory activities, and assists customers with product selections and transactions.

The role operates in a warehouse environment where moving vehicles are present and noise levels are typically moderate to noisy. Physical activities include lifting and moving objects, handling items, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of customer service or 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exert 30–60 pounds of force occasionally, 20–30 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

• Act and work in a manner consistent with the company’s core values.
• Follow and demonstrate compliance with the company’s safe-lifting practices and standard operating procedures.
• Understand and teach the company’s basic retail principles, including People, Position, Product, Presentation, Price, Promotion, and Purchasing.
• Provide direction to Product Sales Specialists to ensure attentive and accurate customer service.
• Complete all product specialist certification courses.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of merchandise and installation.
• Ensure the department’s merchandising, pricing, and organization.
• Communicate standard operating procedure directions and changes to associates in a timely manner.
• Complete Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification.
• Communicate inventory needs to management.
• Direct and assist merchandise processing to the showroom floor.
• Validate product placement and pricing within the department.
• Greet customers helpfully and courteously and assist with product questions and selections.
• Process customer purchases at checkout using the point-of-sale 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 and career advancement opportunities at every level.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates.
• Paid holidays and a personal holiday.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED