Assistant Department Manager (Deco)

Floor & Decor • Warrensville Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Department Manager is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring customers have a positive shopping experience through exceptional customer service and product information. The role directs department associates, supports merchandising and inventory activities, maintains product knowledge, and assists customers with purchases, returns, and product selections.

The position works in a warehouse environment where employees are frequently exposed to moving vehicles and moderate-to-noisy conditions. The work involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as handling objects and exerting the described levels of force.

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.

Responsibilities

• Act and work in a manner consistent with the company’s core values.
• Understand and comply with the company’s safe lifting practices and standard operating procedures.
• Understand and teach the company’s retail philosophy and the basic P’s of retail: 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 overall merchandising, pricing, and organization of the department.
• Communicate standard operating procedure direction and changes to associates in a timely manner.
• Complete Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification.
• Communicate inventory needs to management.
• Direct and assist with processing merchandise to the showroom floor.
• Validate product placement and pricing within the department.
• Greet customers helpfully and courteously.
• Assist customers 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 plus a personal holiday.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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