Assistant Retail Manager

Why Work at Acme Tools?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth 401(k) plan with company matching
• Group Life insurance
• Safety programs
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability coverage
• Progressive growth opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• On-the-job training
• Professional development programs and training
• Generous PTO from day 1

Your Role as Assistant Manager

• Recruiting, interviewing, approving the hiring of, and training new employees
• 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
• 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.)
• Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to and striving to improve safety standards and reporting any suspicious activity
• Maintaining a clean and organized store

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 30 lbs.
• Look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Bend, reach, squat, pull, and push as necessary
• Safely climb and descend stairs as needed