Assistant Store Manager/Bench Manager

Theisen's Home Farm Auto•Coralville, IA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the store manager in operating a store that stresses the importance of customer service, maintains associate morale, provides training, and maximizes sales and profits. The role requires a willingness to relocate if the company's needs change.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of retail or managerial experience
Satisfactory completion of National Retail Hardware Association test within three months of starting
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point, as well as knowledge of spreadsheet analysis
Exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics to handle sensitive and confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively express ideas or instructions to others
Ability to ready and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to perform forecasting, marketing, and analysis
Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before individuals or groups
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and volume
Sufficient knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles to accurately maintain basic store records
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with multiple priorities
Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail and flexible in attending to new priorities as they arise
Good decision-making and problem-solving skills and ability to make realistic and rational decisions based on logical assumptions and relevant facts
Ability to assign and evaluate work, coach, mentor, delegate, do planning, recordkeeping, reporting, supervising, and training
Possess a positive attitude, good listening skills and an outgoing personality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred
Some knowledge in construction, maintenance, electrical, repair, plumbing, forklift and pallet jack operations is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Interact, assist, and provide prompt attention to customers and associates throughout entire store
Assist store manager in maintaining and ensuring cleanliness and appearance of the store
May be required to perform tasks normally required of associates in every classification including, but not limited to, driving forklift, load outs, changing tires, and running cash registers
Perform daily walking tour of store to ensure all areas meet company standards and to assign duties
Produce timely results in areas not meeting company standards, and follow through on priorities
Observe needs of customers through merchandising, stock levels, prompt service, refunds and sales
Aid in maintaining all aspects of merchandising including but not limited to endcaps, displays, signing, facing, and cross merchandising
Provide training for associates as needed and help maintain a knowledgeable associate base
Aid in the supervision of all store personnel and notify manager of problems arising in the day-to-day operation of the store
Assist manager in maintaining proper staffing needs, follow hiring procedures, and maintain consistent disciplinary action as directed by manager
Play a role in Ad Set and maintenance
Learn manager responsibilities, such as operations, scheduling, training, personnel issues, etc.
Responsible for inventory and order verification, and overseeing bank deposits when manager is not available
Perform various administration functions and open and close the store as needed
Be involved in the community in which the store serves and encourage others to get involved in non-profit organizations
Other duties as requested by management