Assistant Retail Manager

Acme Tools in Rochester is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Manager at our store. Are you a dynamic leader? Do you enjoy motivating others and thrive working alongside your team to help accomplish financial and strategic goals in a fast-paced challenging industry? Do you enjoy having evenings, most weekends, and holidays off? Would you like to join a stable and growing family-owned local company? If so, get ready to do your best work with Acme Tools.

About Acme Tools

Since 1948, Acme Tools continues to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family-owned operation for over 75 years, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.

You’ll Enjoy:

• On-the-Job Training
• Professional Development Programs and Training
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO – Start accruing PTO on your 1st day
• Paid Holidays – We are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leave partially paid with our Short-Term Disability
• Work Environment – Everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
• Employee Discounts
• Progressive Growth Opportunities

We Also Provide:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle & family
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs
• 100% Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Program and Company Matching
• 100% Company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

IN THE ASSISTANT MANAGER ROLE

As the Assistant Manager, you play a vital role at our store by assisting in establishing, controlling, and supervising all store activities. Your responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, interviewing, approving the hiring of, and training new employees
• Supervising employees in the performance of their duties and conducting timely performance reviews
• Assisting in security maintenance of all company assets (real estate, building, inventory, etc.) from all threats (not limited to theft, natural occurrences, and emergency situations)
• Ensuring all employees follow safety policies and procedures
• Staying informed of daily gross sales, reviewing data processing reports, and assisting and advising in overall planning and participation of special sales and promotions
• Advising management on ways to improve operations, shipments, deliveries, store warehousing, and displays
• Analyzing and solving customer issues and resolving problems with delinquent accounts
• Assisting in preparing budget and sales forecasts
• Performing the duties of other employees (planners, sales personnel, parts counter, warehouse, etc.) as needed and as outlined in the job descriptions for those positions
• Negotiating agreements with major suppliers as needed (seeking the best price, discount, terms, delivery conditions, etc.)
• Staying informed on industry trends and attending trade shows, conventions, etc.
• Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to and striving to improve safety standards and reporting any suspicious activity
• Assisting in maintaining a clean and organized store
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a retail environment
• Proven strong leadership skills to effectively communicate, coach, train, motivate, and develop employees
• Knowledge of retail sales, purchasing, and inventory control practices and applications, and accounting principles (including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports)
• Strong computer skills and the willingness to learn new software
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proven oral and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and give presentations
• Knowledge of the tool and equipment industry
• Willingness to work Saturdays as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 30 lbs.
• Look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Bend, reach, squat, pull, and push as necessary
• Safely climb and descend stairs as needed

Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested in our other career opportunities? Visit www.acmetools.jobs to see our available positions and apply today!