Assistant Manager - Seward, NE

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Monthly and Annual bonus incentives
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Program
• SIMPLE IRA
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Job Summary:
Assistant managers are expected to maintain a positive representation of Sack Lumber Company by providing an outstanding customer service experience consistent with company values.  Assistant Managers help support an efficient and productive operation. Assistant managers will continually expand their knowledge of the LBM industry and develop their leadership skills. Their job will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Yard Manager to provide outstanding customer service
• Works the sales floor. Generates purchase orders and charges Special Orders items sold
• Places weekly Inventory restock orders, verifies all items received, and stocks inventory
• Prepares the store for sales and promotions, and continuously improvs store layout and product offerings
• Verifies purchase orders and packing slips
• Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow employees, community members, and customers
• Other duties as required by the Manager or General Office
• Within the first two years of employment will complete basic material take-off and estimating training, learn Window and Door estimating, siding take-offs, cabinets, and decks
• Maintains a strong desire to learn and grow with Sack Lumber Company as an Assistant Manager, with the opportunity to be promoted to a Manager.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to supervise other employees and understand the fundamentals of leadership.
• A working knowledge of the products contained in the store with a willingness to continue to learn.
• Organized, self-starter who is able to think independently and solve problems.
• Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Capacity to follow through on assignments and self-motivated.
• Ability to learn and understand how to properly operate the store’s point-of-sale system
• Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Available to work Saturday mornings as needed

Goals:

• Continually expand knowledge of all departments in the store, construction processes, and common construction materials and methods.
• Expand leadership and management, leadership, and sales skills.
• Expand knowledge of retail and lumber yard operations, including inventory management, margins, promotions, and pricing strategies.