Store Manager Trainee

Store Manager TraineeColliflower Inc., a leading Parker Hannifin distributor of hoses and fittings has an immediate opening for a Store Manager Trainee. The hours of this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-5:00PM. Local travel and reliable transportation required.Colliflower has been in business since 1951 and has an excellent reputation for providing excellent customer service and high quality hose conveyance products. Colliflower fabricates and sells a wide variety of fluid connector products including hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, metric, tube, and brass fittings, quick couplings, adapters, and accessories. Colliflower has over 40 stores in 10 states with plans of additional expansion.This position is an excellent opportunity to learn the fluid connector business and Colliflower's operations. Education and training will include business operations, customer service, inventory, sales, product, hose assembly, facility management and other areas of a Colliflower store. Training for this position will take place in different store and hub locations to meet the developmental needs of the role.Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesRespond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely, professional & courteous mannerIdentify proper product solution for customer under the guidance of the Store ManagerAddress customer issues and resolve under the guidance of the Store ManagerUse the Colliflower's Vision and Guiding Principles in handling all customer interactionsProvide potential sale leads and information to Store Manager; actively participate in customer capture programsStart and engage in Colliflower's internal training programs within three months of start dateActively promote all company products and servicesAssemble product and crimp hoses to manufacturer's recommendation under guidance of the Store ManagerAssist Store Manager with waste and cost reductionPerform duties related to maintaining a safe, organized, and clean storeAssist Store Manager with routine facility maintenanceHandle deliveries, unpack product, stock and cleans shelvesPerform inventory projects as directed by Store ManagerTrack inventory and order productMaintain product displaysPerform shipping/receiving dutiesProcess sales transactionsAssist Store Manager with recording transactions related to invoices, stock transfers, and inventory levelsConsistently and accurately complete timecardEnsure that intellectual property is confidential, maintained, and securePerform other duties as required by Store Manager or Regional Support ManagerQualifications and SkillsPossess good customer service skillsPossess proficient oral and written communication skillsHave a mechanical aptitudePossess a quality work ethicPossess proficient organizational skillsPossess proficient math skills; ability to read and interpret tape measure and know/learn metricsHigh School graduate or equivalent education requiredPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift, push & pull up to 150lbsRegularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climbManual dexterity required to operate machinery and toolsWork EnvironmentWork performed in a workshop environmentRoutinely uses standard office equipment (i.e.: computers, phones, fax machines) as well as hand and power tools (i.e.: hose saws, pliers, box cutters, tape measure, and crimping machine)Exposed to several elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable (i.e.: noise from equipment and occasional odor that comes from cutting rubber hose)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.