Assistant Store Manager - Bilingual Required

GMS•San Francisco, CA

43d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Effectively assist the manager in growing revenues and profitability of an Ames Tools store, 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, to assist the regional manager in store coverage needs as they arise.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two to four years of related experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have a valid driver's license.
In some stores will need to be able to pass the forklift Certification after being hired.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the overall operation of an Ames company retail store.
Open & close store when store manager is absent.
Merchandising products and organizing showroom & rear warehouse for safe & effective material handling.
Reporting inventory discrepancies or customer issues to store manager
Assist with store coverage of other store locations in the region as necessary
Maintaining positive business relationships with existing Ames customers and cultivating new business opportunities with Interior Finishing Contractors in assigned selling area.
Generate revenue growth through effective marketing of the Ames line of automatic taping tools, parts & equipment as well as promotion of add-on sales with merchandise assortment.
Daily functions may include: greeting customers, processing rental & sales transactions, customer service, order processing, merchandising, inventory & tool audits, collections, housekeeping, data base development, cash handling/bank deposits & loss prevention.
Additional functions may include: boxing & shipping tools to repair center & receiving tool & merchandise shipments into inventory.
Collaboration with Field Specialist personnel to identify training lead prospects for enhanced revenue generation.
Basic demonstration & effective presentation of Ames tools & products
Execution of Ames sales & marketing programs Maintenance of rental tools & contractor equipment
Assist with planning & execution of open house customer events
Assist with maintenance of organized files, bank deposit receipts & accurate record keeping Complete competitive shops as necessary
Collection duties as assigned.
Submittal of quality tags, expense reports & prototype tool testing questionnaires in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned