Assistant Department Manager (Deco)

Floor & Decor • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

This position 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 provides direction to department associates, supports merchandising and inventory activities, and assists customers with product selection and transactions.

The employee frequently works in a warehouse environment with moving vehicles. Noise levels are typically moderate to noisy. Physical requirements include occasionally exerting 30–60 pounds of force, frequently exerting 20–30 pounds, and constantly exerting up to 20 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The job often requires handling or feeling with the hands and fingers, and frequently requires 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 meet the stated physical requirements of the position.
• Complete Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification.

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.
• 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 helpfully and courteously.
• Assist customers with product questions and selections.
• Process customer transactions at checkout using the 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 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