Assistant Manager

Assistant ManagerChattanooga - Hwy 58 - Chattanooga, TN 37416DescriptionThe Assistant Manager sets a leadership example for our associates by delivering best-in-class helpfulness to our customers and alongside the Store Manager sets the tone for our company culture and manages the store's daily operations.Responsibilities include:Embrace and promote Elder's mission, vision, values, and standards throughout the store.Recruit, onboard, train and develop, monitor associate performance, and recommend associate changes. Coach associates to optimal performance. Assist with scheduling and payroll to labor standards.Order and maintain inventory to ensure adequate available products for our customers. Manage inventory shrink and take steps to keep shrinkage at a minimum.Lead associates in receiving and accurately displaying all merchandise for purchase soon after delivery. Perform shelf-conditioning throughout the shift to professionally front merchandise that keeps shelves and displays clean, neat, and attractive.Supervisor on duty at least 1-2 days per week. Perform store opening or closing duties.Perform housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting/cleaning shelves, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, etc. as needed.QualificationsMinimum 2 years' retail experience in a supervisory or managerial role. Work experience in a hardware or home improvement store a big plus.Regularly display Elder's 6 E's with our customers: Ethics, Enthusiasm, Engagement, Empathy, Etiquette, and Efficiency.Available to work some weekends and evenings.Physical requirements: standing or fast-paced walking throughout the shift, lifting up to 80lbs, bending, pushing/pulling, breaking down boxes, climbing ladder, etc. Drive forklift as needed.