Assistant Manager - Store 19159, Springfield, IL

Assistant Manager

Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG's origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

The Assistant Manager manages overall store operations and the achievement of company goals and directives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide positive representation of Ace Retail Group
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store; thank them when leaving
• Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor and work well with customers and associates
• Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly and courteously
• Resolve customer issues with Ace Retail Group's best interest in mind
• Maintain strong product and store layout knowledge

Store Operations

• Ensure a positive, professional, and safe work environment
• Supervise general operations of the store
• Open and close the store as needed
• Assist with Store Support Center program implementation
• Ensure Loss Prevention, Safety, and Audit success
• Partner with the General Manager on store operations
• Participate in weekly management meetings
• Communicate issues to Store Support Center with GM approval
• Assist with district projects from the District Manager
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, stockroom, and outdoor areas
• Ensure price changes and labels are accurate and timely
• Oversee associate training, audits, and reporting
• Manage preventative maintenance and repairs
• Monitor competitor activity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Essential Requirements

• Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions:
• WINNING In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through peopleour strength is being helpful.
• EXCELLENCE Excellence honors God and inspires people. We strive to improve and inspire others by giving our best.
• LOVE Love the people, love the work, and love the results.
• INTEGRITY We act with honesty, reliability, and strong character to build trust.
• GRATITUDE We recognize we are blessed to serve others.
• HUMILITY We pursue greatness with respect and modesty.
• TEAMWORK We collaborate for mutual successTogether, we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to compute ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible work schedule
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster teamwork and motivate others
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally with assistance

Compensation Details

Starting pay at $19.00 per hour.