Retail Assistant Store Manager

Seeking Full-Time Assistant Store Manager for our Knoxville stores

Some of our benefits:

• Competitive pay and bonuses for all associates
• Flexible scheduling
• Career development and paid training -- leadership, paint, grilling, electrical, plumbing and more skills you'll learn for your own home.
• Reasonable store hours -- most stores close by 8pm, 6pm on Sundays.
• Associate discounts

Apply now and learn why we love working at Elder's!

Position Information

The Assistant Manager sets a leadership example for our associates by delivering best-in-class helpfulness to our customers and alongside the Store Manager sets the tone for our company culture and manages the store's daily operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Embrace and promote Elder's mission, vision, values, and standards throughout the store.
• Recruit, onboard, train and develop, monitor associate performance, and recommend associate changes. Coach associates to optimal performance. Assist with scheduling and payroll to labor standards.
• Order and maintain inventory to ensure adequate available products for our customers. Manage inventory shrink and take steps to keep shrinkage at a minimum.
• Lead associates in receiving and accurately displaying all merchandise for purchase soon after delivery. Perform shelf-conditioning throughout the shift to professionally front merchandise that keeps shelves and displays clean, neat, and attractive.
• Supervisor on duty at least 1-2 days per week. Perform store opening or closing duties.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting/cleaning shelves, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, etc. as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ retail experience in a supervisory or managerial role. Work experience in a hardware or home improvement store a big plus.
• Regularly display Elder's 6 E's with our customers: Ethics, Enthusiasm, Engagement, Empathy, Etiquette, and Efficiency.
• Available to work some weekends and evenings.
• Physical requirements: standing or fast-paced walking throughout the shift, lifting up to 80lbs, bending, pushing/pulling, breaking down boxes, climbing ladder, etc. Drive forklift as needed.

Started in 1969, Elder’s Ace Hardware operates 33 stores in East Nashville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Knoxville, North Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Recognized for outstanding customer service, Elder’s offers its associates career advancement and training opportunities in addition to the benefits listed. Enthusiastic, outgoing, and customer-focused professionals should apply via Indeed. EOE
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Tell us what about our ad prompted you to apply. What are you looking for in your next role?

Experience:

• Retail management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37918: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person