Assistant Department Manager (Tile)

Floor & Decor • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience through exceptional customer service and product information. The role provides direction to department associates, maintains merchandise presentation and pricing, communicates inventory needs, and assists customers with product selection and transactions.

The position requires understanding company retail practices, merchandise and installation, safe lifting procedures, and department operating procedures. Work takes place frequently in a warehouse environment with moving vehicles and moderate-to-noisy conditions.

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 in a manner consistent with the company’s core values and demonstrate compliance with safe lifting practices and standard operating procedures.
• Drive and teach the company philosophy around 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.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of merchandise and installation.
• Ensure the department’s overall merchandising, pricing, and organization.
• 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 courteously and helpfully; assist with product questions and selections.
• Process customer purchases at checkout using the POS system and handle 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