Store Manager Trainee

Colliflower Hose & Fittings is seeking a dependable, customer-focused professional to join our team. We are a growing distributor of quality hose and fittings, and we value team members who can communicate effectively with a diverse customer base. Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.  

Why Work With Us?

• Total Compensation: Competitive pay plus a robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending Account and LTD.
• Work-Life Balance: Colliflower offers paid holidays, sick time, jury duty leave, bereavement and vacation time with no blackout days. Monday - Friday schedule. 
• Comfortable Environment: Work in a fully climate-controlled warehouse all year round.
• Stability: Join a reputable leader in the Parker Hannifin distribution network with over 70 years of success

Position Overview

As an entry-level role, the Store Manager Trainee supports both internal and external customers by providing timely, accurate service and helping identify appropriate product solutions. The position works closely with store leadership and plays an important part in maintaining strong customer relationships.

The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm CST.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
• Support clear communication between customers and team members, including language assistance when needed.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with colleagues.
• Contribute to a service-focused environment centered on responsiveness and accuracy. 
• Assist customers in identifying the correct product solutions under the guidance of the Store Manager
• Assemble products and crimp hoses under the guidance of the Store Manager
• Provide sales leads to Store Manager and actively participate in customer capture programs.
• Assist with routine facility maintenance related to maintaining a safe, organized, and clean store.
• Process inventory by receiving deliveries, unpacking products, and stocking shelves.
• Perform inventory/cycle counts as directed by the Store Manager
• Process sales transactions
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Regional Support/Sales Manager

• Prior customer service or industrial distribution experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficient reading and math skills (can read & interpret tape measure and know/learn metrics)

• Must be able to lift, push & pull up to 150lbs
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb
• Manual dexterity required to operate machinery and tools
• Work performed in a workshop environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e.: computers, phones, fax machines) as well as hand and power tools (i.e.: hose saws, pliers, box cutters, tape measure, and crimping machine)
• Exposed to several elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable (i.e.: noise from equipment and occasional odor that comes from cutting rubber hose)

Colliflower, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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