Area Manager- Backyard and BBQ - Ace Hardware
Fort Collins, CO 80525
About the Job
General Summary
The Area Manager manages overall store operations and the achievement of company goals and directives. This Area Manager will have a special focus in Backyard and BBQ, driving the growth and sales of this area as well as actively managing the merchandising and in-stock levels. Grill builds and deliveries will be a priority to oversee and manage.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Customer Service
• Provide positive representation of store.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Handle customer complaints. Work to resolve problems with the customer and have store’s best interest taken into consideration.
• Possess excellent product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
Store Operations
• Ensure a positive, professional and safe work environment for all associates.
• Supervise the “general operations” of the entire store.
• Responsible for opening and closing the store.
• Assist with the implementation of Store Support Center programs.
• Ensure successful Loss Prevention, Safety and Internal Audits.
• Work with Store Managers and Assistant Managers on all aspects of running the store.
• Participate in management staff meetings.
• Communicate issues to the appropriate Store Support Center department with Store Managers' approval.
• Assist with special projects within the district as set forth by the District Manager.
• Implement new Standard Operating Procedures into store execution.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise areas.
• Ensure that weekly price changes and label updates are completed timely and accurately.
• Oversee all cashiering functions including training, maintenance, audits, and reports.
• Manage and direct preventative maintenance and repairs in order to maximize and protect all physical assets (i.e. building, fixtures and equipment).
• Visit competition to be familiar with what they are doing.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Inventory & Merchandising
• Assist to ensure forklift operations and receiving is completed in a safe and efficient way.
• Assist to ensure receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise adheres to best practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for maintenance of back stock levels.
• Assist to ensure that cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining desirable product inventory levels to ensure in-stocks and store profitability.
• Assist with merchandise resets throughout the store.
• Assist to ensure all signage is current in the store.
• Assist in presenting a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and promotional and incremental merchandising.
Training of Associates
• Assist in training of all associates.
• Actively recruit and promote the advancement of Ace Hardware of Fort Collins associates.
• Assist in training, reviewing, rewarding and coaching of Associates with the approval of the Store Managers.
Leadership
• Manage all aspects of store operations in the absence of the General Manager.
• Lead by example; be approachable by all associates and customers.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the General Manager for follow up.
• Prepare and challenge yourself for future advancement.
Other Essential Requirements
Education:
High School or GED equivalent. Completion of NHRA Advanced Course in Hardware Retailing recommended.
Minimum of 2-4 years retail management experience.
Skills/Knowledge:
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and develop others.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word and Excel required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and stand/walk for up to eight hours in a shift. Safely lift with assistance items over 50 pounds.
Tim and Julie Kenney take enormous pleasure in serving the south Fort Collins community and beyond through their place of business, Ace Hardware of Fort Collins, located at Harmony & Lemay. Tim and Julie’s first priority is always ensuring that customers have all the necessary supplies, resources and knowledge to turn their living space into a palace or outdoor oasis.
Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 5,000 stores across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 60 countries. As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently owned.