ACE Hardware Manager - Associated Food Stores, Inc

Wage range: $21.78 - $24.20

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Benefits offering (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Flexible scheduling
• Daily pay options
• Opportunities for advancement

JOB SUMMARY:

The Hardware Department Manager is responsible for managing sales, expenses, profits, assets, and the personal development of team members to ensure that all guests receive the highest level of service. This role is crucial in driving the success of the department while fostering a culture of exceptional customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales and Budget Oversight: Manage all sales and payroll budgets in alignment with the company's operating standards to maximize profitability.
• Marketing Strategy Execution: Develop and implement the marketing strategy for the upcoming quarter to enhance sales and customer engagement.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the ordering, shipment, and receiving of inventory, including documentation for defective goods to maintain product quality.
• Sales Monitoring: Analyze daily sales reports to identify trends in low margins, discounted sales, and zero sales, taking corrective action as needed.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong business relationships with management, central office personnel, vendors, house accounts, and corporate personnel to foster collaboration and support.
• Team Development: Promote the growth and development of team members by implementing regular training, evaluation, and counseling procedures in accordance with company standards.
• Customer Service Excellence: Instill an operating culture that prioritizes customer service, in alignment with the 20/20 Vision Retail Standards.
• Promotional Supervision: Supervise in-store traffic-building campaigns through effective promotions, visual merchandising, and maintaining a high level of store cleanliness.
• Task Management: Develop and prioritize a daily task list aligned with current retail objectives during meetings with managers and/or the zone manager.
• Inventory Levels Maintenance: Ensure optimal inventory levels in key areas, including end caps, seasonal displays, and new lines, utilizing the Ace planner.
• Human Resources Oversight: Manage new hires, weekly payroll budgets, performance appraisals, and staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and performance standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-4 years of retail sales and management experience, with a strong background in a retail hardware store, preferably in a management role.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead a diverse team and foster a positive work environment.
• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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