Benefits :

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

General Function

Assist the Store Manager and direct Store Associates to achieve store sales and profit objectives and to maintain the facility.

Develop general store management and operational skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Operations Management

Work with the Store Manager to develop and implement the store’s business plan, and all company programs and initiatives.

Work with the Store Manager to evaluate performance compared to plan and to benchmarks.

• Implement operational activities to control costs while driving the business.
• Lead and direct all store operations activities including, but not limited to : purchasing, receiving, inventory management, customer order management, sales floor recovery, out-of-stock review, inventory controls, store organization and cleanliness.
• Ensure merchandise, accurate price labels and signage are displayed in accordance with approved planograms. Implement product display changeovers.
• Achieve and maintain full-store set standards (merchandising).
• Maintain inventory data accuracy (inventory management).
• Manage special orders process and Services work including payment, ordering, returns, customer notification and fulfillment.
• Ensure obsolete and damaged inventory is minimized and RTV’s are completed timely.
• Monitor and implement loss prevention initiatives to curtail losses. Promptly advise management of any unusual activity (shrink control).
• Manage core recovery and core charge compliance. Manage recycling programs within policy and city, state and federal regulations.

Store Maintenance

• Maintain proper safety-related items and equipment (baking soda, Personal Protective Equipment, etc.).
• Monitor usage of the first aid cabinet.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Oversee facility repair and maintenance issues.
• Maintain appearance and uniform standards.

Sales and Customer Service

• Demonstrate and coach a customer-first mentality.
• Support all commercial and retail sales strategies and initiatives.
• Support commercial lead generating activities and goals.
• Execute and coach selling and add-on strategies.
• Ensure deliveries are accurate and on time, or arrange deliveries via third-party delivery companies.

Supervisory

• Lead by example
• Assist with selection and training of Store Associates.
• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the store manager.
• Delegate tasks, validate completion and ensure policies and procedures are being followed.

Technical

• Replace screens and other components on smartphones, tablets, and other devices as needed.
• Cut and program keys and fobs.
• Able to rebuild cordless drill batteries and other battery packs as needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum H.S. diploma / equivalent and at least one year retail experience.
• Ability to communicate concrete and abstract ideas and understand and communicate directions using both oral and written means.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction as a resourceful, independent problem solver.
• Must be able to analyze facts and circumstances and make decisions within limits of standard or accepted practices.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations such as addition, multiplication, percentages.
• Ability to work in multiple store locations is a big plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business including peak seasons, special events, and have an awareness of how the store is operating in the manager’s absence.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
• Must be (or have ability to become) forklift certified, if applicable.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The physical demands required to perform the essential responsibilities of this position are as follows.

Reasonable accommodations, if necessary and / or as required by law, will be made available.

This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk and use hands to handle or touch; frequently talk, hear and lift up to 50 pounds;

and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulders, and lift more than 50 pounds.

• The position requires the employee to regularly use electrical cables, simple hand tools, a magnifying glass, spot welders, automotive and electronic testing equipment, as well as regular use of a phone, fax, computer, and printer / copier.
• While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.
• The level of noise in the working environment is moderate.
• Protective clothing and / or equipment used in this position includes goggles, gloves, and steel-toed shoes.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

It is the policy of Batteries Plus to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Last updated : 2024-05-18