Store Manager Trainee/Parts Specialist - Build Your Future

Store Manager Trainee - The Path to Store Manager Are you ready to embark on a journey to store management? Colliflower is seeking highly motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as a Store Manager Trainee. This comprehensive, hands-on role focuses on running a successful Colliflower store—from custom hose assembly and inventory management to customer problem solving. This role offers on-the-job training. If you have a strong work ethic, a knack for mechanics, and a passion for helping customers, this is your opportunity to build a long-term, rewarding career. Why Choose Colliflower? Career Path: Designed to teach you the skills to obtain a Store Manager position. No Nights: Schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Technical Skills: Gain a specialized trade in fluid connector solutions (Hydraulics). What You’ll Do: Core Responsibilities Customer Problem Solving & Sales. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external customer inquiries, providing timely, professional, and courteous service. Diagnose and solve problems by identifying the correct product solution (e.g., hose, fitting) for the customer's specific needs. Resolve customer issues professionally and quickly. Actively participate in customer capture programs and provide potential sales leads to the Outside Sales Team. Promote all company products and services to ensure customer needs are fully met. Become an expert in our products and operations, including: Performing hands-on hose assembly and crimping to manufacturer's precise specifications. Actively engaging in Colliflower’s internal training programs on your first day. Being exposed to new learning opportunities to become a subject matter expert in the fluid power industry. Ensure the store is efficient, safe, and fully stocked: Manage the full lifecycle of inventory, including receiving deliveries, unpacking, stocking shelves, and maintaining professional product displays. Assist the Store Manager with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and placing product orders. Maintain a safe, organized, and exceptionally clean store and workshop environment. Support routine facility maintenance and waste/cost reduction efforts. Support the business operations with accurate record-keeping: Accurately process all sales transactions. Assist in recording and tracking transactions related to invoices, stock transfers, and inventory levels. Consistently and accurately complete timecard and ensure the confidentiality and security of company intellectual property. Key Skills & Traits Mechanical Aptitude: Proven ability to understand how mechanical systems work and comfort using hand and power tools (e.g., hose saws, crimping machine). Proficient Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills to clearly explain products and solutions to customers. Quality Work Ethic: A high degree of reliability, integrity, and commitment to completing tasks accurately. Organization & Detail Orientation: Proficient organizational skills to manage inventory, track transactions, and maintain a clean workspace. Math Skills: Proficient math skills, including the ability to read and accurately interpret a tape measure, and willingness to learn metric conversions. Physical Demands Must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb. Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 150 lbs (with assistance, as needed). Requires manual dexterity to operate machinery and tools used in the workshop. Work Environment Work is performed in a fast-paced, hands-on workshop environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment (computers, phones) as well as workshop tools (hose saws, crimping machines, etc.). Exposure to noise from equipment and occasional odor from cutting rubber hose. This position is 100% on-site and cannot be performed remotely. Colliflower is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr