Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.

About Big K Ace Hardware
Our business was established in 1996 and we have since grown into four unique locations. We are locally owned and operated, you can find our whole family working in our stores. We specialize in hard-to-find products and products specific to our communities. Our team is full of experts, from plumbing to electrical to gardening and more.

General Summary
The Assistant Manager manages overall store operations and the achievement of company goals and directives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service
• Provide positive representation of store.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Handle customer complaints. Work to resolve problems with the customer and have store’s best interest taken into consideration.
• Possess excellent product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.

Store Operations
• Ensure a positive, professional and safe work environment for all associates.
• Supervise the “general operations” of the entire store.
• Responsible for opening and closing the store.
• Work with Store Manager on all aspects of store operations
• Implement new Standard Operating Procedures into store execution.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise areas.
• Ensure that weekly price changes and label updates are completed timely and accurately.
• Oversee all cashiering functions including maintenance, audits, and reports.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Inventory & Merchandising
• Assist to ensure receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise adheres to best practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for maintenance of back stock levels.
• Assist to ensure that cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist with merchandise resets throughout the store.
• Assist to ensure all signage is current in the store.
• Assist in presenting a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and promotional and incremental merchandising.

Hiring & Training of Associates
• Actively recruit and promote the advancement of associates.
• Assist in hiring, scheduling, reviewing, rewarding and coaching Sales Associates and Cashiers with the approval of the Store Manager.

Leadership
• Manage all aspects of store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Lead by example; be approachable by all associates and customers.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the Store Manager for follow up.
• Prepare and challenge yourself for future advancement.

Education
High School or GED equivalent. Completion of NHRA Advanced Course in Hardware Retailing recommended.

Experience
Previous retail management experience preferred. Hardware experience preferred.

Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lb.s) and climbing.

The successful applicant must have good communication and problem solving skills and present a neat, positive appearance. Past retail and or management experience preferred but not required.