Assistant Store Manager

Waxhaw Ace Hardware - Assistant Store Manager - IMMEDIATE NEED Are you a highly skilled and dynamic individual looking for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Store Manager? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment? Join Waxhaw Ace Hardware, your local hardware store deeply rooted in the community. We are a locally owned member of the Ace Hardware family and pride ourselves on providing customer focused, personal service. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and developing our team, ensuring top-notch customer service, and contributing to the success of our store. Responsibilities: Assist the Store Manager and the Owner in managing all aspects of store operations and act as the Store Manager when scheduled Manage sales, expenses, profits, assets, and team members' personal development Ensure the highest level of customer service Inventory Management - receiving, cycle counts, ordering Merchandising - Implement planogram resets and organize/reorganize merchandise to promote sales This is NOT solely a back-office management role. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to work on the floor alongside store associates assisting customers and loading vehicles as well as handling administrative functions. Requirements: Prior retail management experience is strongly preferred. This is NOT an entry level position. Candidate must have prior work experience in retail or a similar business and must have demonstrated leadership capability or served in a leadership role previously. Available and willing to work weekends Proficient with computers and computer systems Professional in appearance and demeanor Strong customer focus with exceptional customer service skills Knowledge of home improvement Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and stand/walk for up to 8 hours Experience operating a forktruck Benefits: Competitive wages Paid time off Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Employee discount Opportunity for career growth and advancement Location: Waxhaw Ace Hardware 3927 Providence Rd S, Waxhaw, NC 28173, USA We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor. #J-18808-Ljbffr