Ames Stores Group - Assistant Store Manager- Bilingual Required

Description

• Generate revenue growth through effective marketing of the Ames line of automatic taping tools, parts, and equipment, including promotion of add-on sales
• Provide basic demonstrations and effective presentations of Ames tools and products
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Collaborate with Field Specialist personnel to identify training lead prospects for enhanced revenue generation
• Submit quality tags, expense reports, and prototype tool testing questionnaires in a timely manner
• Maintain positive business relationships with existing Ames customers and cultivate new business opportunities with Interior Finishing Contractors in the assigned selling area
• Perform additional functions such as boxing and shipping tools to the repair center and receiving tool and merchandise shipments into inventory
• Complete competitive shops as necessary
• Perform daily functions including greeting customers, processing rental and sales transactions, customer service, order processing, merchandising, inventory and tool audits, collections, housekeeping, database development, cash handling, bank deposits, and loss prevention
• Execute Ames sales and marketing programs
• Assist with planning and execution of open house customer events
• Responsible for assisting in the overall operation of an Ames company retail store
• Assist with maintaining organized files, bank deposit receipts, and accurate record keeping
• Open and close the store when the Store Manager is absent
• Assist with store coverage at other locations in the region as necessary
• Perform collection duties as assigned
• Report inventory discrepancies or customer issues to the Store Manager
• Maintain rental tools and contractor equipment
• Merchandise products and organize the showroom and rear warehouse for safe and effective material handling
• Champion an inclusive work environment and empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace

Requirements

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds
• Work Environment: Moderate noise level typical of retail and warehouse environments
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings
• Other Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions and solve problems involving limited variables
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret bar graphs
• Experienced store operations associate with strong customer service skills, tool product knowledge, inventory control experience, problem-solving abilities, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team, including leading, executing, and/or delegating as needed
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Two to four years of related experience
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license required; forklift certification required in some stores after hire
• Regular use of hands for handling, fingering, talking, and hearing

Benefits

• Incentive Pay: Eligible for participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan based on individual and company performance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance