Assistant Manager

ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR INC•Bismarck, ND

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Acme Tools in Bismarck is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Manager at our store. Are you a dynamic leader? Do you enjoy motivating others and thrive working alongside your team to help accomplish financial and strategic goals in a fast-paced challenging industry? Do you enjoy having evenings, most weekends, and holidays off? Would you like to join a stable and growing family-owned local company? If so, get ready to do your best work with Acme Tools. About Acme Tools Since 1948, Acme Tools continues to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family-owned operation for over 75 years, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded. You’ll Enjoy: On-the-Job Training Professional Development Programs and Training Competitive Pay Generous PTO – Start accruing PTO on your 1st day Paid Holidays – We are closed the 6 major holidays of the year Maternity Leave partially paid with our Short-Term Disability Work Environment – Everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company Employee Discounts Progressive Growth Opportunities We Also Provide: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle & family Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs 100% Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability 401(k) Program and Company Matching 100% Company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage Additional Voluntary Life Insurance IN THE ASSISTANT MANAGER ROLE As the Assistant Manager, you play a vital role at our store by assisting in establishing, controlling, and supervising all store activities. QUALIFICATIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer. Interested in our other career opportunities? Visit www.acmetools.jobs [http://www.acmetools.jobs] to see our available positions and apply today! #AcmeToolsIsHiring

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience
2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a retail environment
Proven strong leadership skills to effectively communicate, coach, train, motivate, and develop employees
Knowledge of retail sales, purchasing, and inventory control practices and applications, and accounting principles (including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports)
Strong computer skills and the willingness to learn new software
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Proven oral and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and give presentations
Knowledge of the tool and equipment industry
Willingness to work Saturdays as needed

Responsibilities

Recruiting, interviewing, approving the hiring of, and training new employees in all departments to include but not limited to retail, equipment sales, parts, service, warehouse, and rental
Supervising employees in the performance of their duties and conducting timely performance reviews
Assisting in security maintenance of all company assets (real estate, building, inventory, etc.) from all threats (not limited to theft, natural occurrences, and emergency situations)
Ensuring all employees follow safety policies and procedures
Staying informed of daily gross sales, reviewing data processing reports, and assisting and advising in overall planning and participation of special sales and promotions
Advising management on ways to improve operations, shipments, deliveries, store warehousing, and displays
Analyzing and solving customer issues and resolving problems with delinquent accounts
Assisting in preparing budget and sales forecasts
Performing the duties of other employees (planners, sales personnel, parts counter, warehouse, etc.) as needed and as outlined in the job descriptions for those positions
Negotiating agreements with major suppliers as needed (seeking the best price, discount, terms, delivery conditions, etc.)
Staying informed on industry trends and attending trade shows, conventions, etc.
Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to and striving to improve safety standards and reporting any suspicious activity
Assisting in maintaining a clean and organized store
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

On-the-Job Training
Professional Development Programs and Training
Competitive Pay
Generous PTO – Start accruing PTO on your 1st day
Paid Holidays – We are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
Maternity Leave partially paid with our Short-Term Disability
Work Environment – Everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
Employee Discounts
Progressive Growth Opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle & family
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs
100% Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability
401(k) Program and Company Matching
100% Company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance