Assistant Store Manager

Retail leadership experience may qualify you for this exciting opportunity. Our friendly atmosphere, competitive wages, and commitment to excellence make the Fruita Coop the Place for a fulfilling career.

Leaders must delegate, train, and monitor the progress of all associates and all facets of the hardware store. The primary responsibilities of in-store management are to manage the sales, expenses, profits, assets, and team members' personal development to ensure customers are receiving the highest level of customer service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of previous retail management experience. Work experience in an Ace hardware store is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (assist in all of the following):

• Sales and operations
• Hire, train and develop store staff with goals for growth and success in their positions, provide ongoing performance feedback, and recognize accomplishments
• Review all store evaluations with store management team and staff to identify opportunity areas and correct all issues with a sense of urgency
• Coordinate the overall supervision of staff to ensure sales performance goals are met and company procedures are followed accurately
• Delegate workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
• Must become AB,C trained for fuel operations and Propane filling.
• Obtain your food handlers license to assist in the Coop Caf as needed.
• Participate in associate evaluations as per company standards in order to provide feedback for improvement, praise and recognition, and growth opportunities
• Complete merchandising updates according to Fruita coop standards
• Work with store manager and retail ops manager to develop merchandising strategies for products.
• Forecast scheduling needs to meet customer demand and create work schedules
• Monitor payroll to ensure compliance with established budgets and take corrective measures as necessary
• Review staffing needs, strengths and opportunities with Store Manager, HR/Ops Directors prior to additions, promotions or terminations
• Develop and implement an in-store marketing strategy including promotions, events, and seasonal merchandising based on store needs
• The ability to lift 50 pounds consistently, and to stand and walk for up to 8 hours during shift are required.
• This is not a complete list of of the job details but covers the majority of what you will be doing.

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

At the Fruita Coop you have the opportunity to grow with the company in a fun and active work environment.