Assistant Store Manager

Ace Hardware•Fruita, CO

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Retail leadership experience may qualify you for this exciting opportunity. Our friendly atmosphere, competitive wages, and commitment to excellence make the Fruita Coop the Place for a fulfilling career. Leaders must delegate, train, and monitor the progress of all associates and all facets of the hardware store. The primary responsibilities of in-store management are to manage the sales, expenses, profits, assets, and team members' personal development to ensure customers are receiving the highest level of customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of previous retail management experience. Work experience in an Ace hardware store is preferred but not required. This is not a complete list of of the job details but covers the majority of what you will be doing. Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us. At the Fruita Coop you have the opportunity to grow with the company in a fun and active work environment. Click through and start your journey with us now! Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation

Requirements

The ability to lift 50 pounds consistently
The ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours during shift
1 to 2 years of previous retail management experience

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an Ace hardware store

Responsibilities

Hire, train and develop store staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provide ongoing performance feedback, and recognize accomplishments
Review all store evaluations with store management team and staff to identify opportunity areas and correct all issues with a sense of urgency
Coordinate the overall supervision of staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and company procedures are followed accurately
Delegate workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
Must become AB,C trained for fuel operations and Propane filling.
Obtain your food handlers license to assist in the Coop Café as needed.
Participate in associate evaluations as per company standards in order to provide feedback for improvement, praise and recognition, and growth opportunities
Complete merchandising updates according to Fruita coop standards
Work with store manager and retail ops manager to develop merchandising strategies for products.
Forecast scheduling needs to meet customer demand and create work schedules
Monitor payroll to ensure compliance with established budgets and take corrective measures as necessary
Review staffing needs, strengths and opportunities with Store Manager, HR/Ops Directors prior to additions, promotions or terminations
Develop and implement an in-store marketing strategy including promotions, events, and seasonal merchandising based on store needs