Ames Stores Group - Assistant Store Manager- Bilingual Required

Gypsum Management and Supply•Arlington, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Effectively assist the manager in growing revenues and profitability of an Ames Tools store while complying with company policies and procedures. Accomplish any tasks deemed necessary to achieve these goals as directed by the Regional Manager and/or Store Manager. Also assist the Regional Manager with store coverage needs as they arise.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two to four years of related experience
Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity
Embody servant leadership principles by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team, including leading, executing, and/or delegating as needed
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
Champion an inclusive work environment and empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace
Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers
Experienced store operations associate with strong customer service skills, tool product knowledge, inventory control experience, problem-solving abilities, and relationship-building skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions and solve problems involving limited variables
Valid driver’s license required; forklift certification required in some stores after hire
Regular use of hands for handling, fingering, talking, and hearing
Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms
Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Regular lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the overall operation of an Ames company retail store
Open and close the store when the Store Manager is absent
Merchandise products and organize the showroom and rear warehouse for safe and effective material handling
Report inventory discrepancies or customer issues to the Store Manager
Assist with store coverage at other locations in the region as necessary
Maintain positive business relationships with existing Ames customers and cultivate new business opportunities with Interior Finishing Contractors in the assigned selling area
Generate revenue growth through effective marketing of the Ames line of automatic taping tools, parts, and equipment, including promotion of add-on sales
Perform daily functions including greeting customers, processing rental and sales transactions, customer service, order processing, merchandising, inventory and tool audits, collections, housekeeping, database development, cash handling, bank deposits, and loss prevention
Perform additional functions such as boxing and shipping tools to the repair center and receiving tool and merchandise shipments into inventory
Collaborate with Field Specialist personnel to identify training lead prospects for enhanced revenue generation
Provide basic demonstrations and effective presentations of Ames tools and products
Execute Ames sales and marketing programs
Maintain rental tools and contractor equipment
Assist with planning and execution of open house customer events
Assist with maintaining organized files, bank deposit receipts, and accurate record keeping
Complete competitive shops as necessary
Perform collection duties as assigned
Submit quality tags, expense reports, and prototype tool testing questionnaires in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned