What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Assistant Store Manager position at Routh Rental & Sales?
Assistant Store Manager
Routh Sales and Rentals is looking for a motivated and dependable Assistant Store Manager to join our team. We sell and rent construction equipment, lawn mowers, tractors, attachments, and other outdoor power equipment. This position plays a key role in supporting daily store operations, leading employees, assisting customers, and helping ensure the store runs efficiently and professionally.
Position Summary
The Assistant Store Manager will work closely with the General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, support the sales, rental, parts, and service departments, and help maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. This person must be a strong leader, a clear communicator, and willing to step in wherever needed to help the team succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the General Manager with daily store operations and employee leadership
- Support sales and rental customers with equipment questions, pricing, availability, and product knowledge
- Help ensure departments are following company processes and operating efficiently
- Monitor customer service levels and help resolve customer concerns professionally
- Assist with inventory control, equipment readiness, and store presentation
- Help train, coach, and support team members in sales, rentals, parts, and service
- Work with department leads to improve communication and workflow
- Help manage rental agreements, equipment check-in/check-out, and customer follow-up
- Support goals related to sales, rentals, parts, service, and overall store performance
- Step in to assist with loading equipment, customer demonstrations, and basic equipment walkarounds when needed
- Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Qualifications
- Previous management, assistant management, or leadership experience required
- Experience in equipment sales, rentals, construction equipment, tractors, lawn mowers, or outdoor power equipment is a plus
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lead employees and hold team members accountable
- Organized, dependable, and able to handle multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer and point-of-sale system skills
- Willingness to learn equipment, products, and company processes
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys working with customers and employees. This person should be proactive, team-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and helps create a positive experience for both customers and employees.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Why would you be a good fit for this position?
- Do you have previous management experience
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000