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General Manager

Ace Hardware Corp
  • Williamsburg, VA
    23 days ago

    Job Description

    Retail leadership experience may qualify you for this exciting opportunity. Our friendly atmosphere,

    competitive wages, and commitment to excellence make Ace Peninsula Hardware for a fulfilling

    career.

    Leaders must delegate, train, and monitor the progress of all associates and all facets of the hardware

    store. The primary responsibilities of in-store management are to manage the sales, expenses, profits,

    assets, and team members personal development to ensure customers are receiving the highest level of

    customer service.

    The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of previous retail management experience. We are looking

    for qualified individuals for store manager

    Ace Peninsula Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond

    hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

    At Ace Peninsula Hardware you have the opportunity to grow with the company in a fun and active work

    environment.

    Ability to lift 60 pounds consistently, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours during shift.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Oversee daily store operations and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
    • Lead and mentor a team of dedicated employees.
    • Manage inventory, sales, and financial performance.
    • Implement strategies to increase store profitability and efficiency.

    Manager's Duties: Customer Service:

    • Ensure all customers are welcomed, their project needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly.
    • Ensure employees are using the WOW process.

    Operations:

    • Maximize sales while controlling expenses.
    • Update the whiteboard with metrics and discuss in huddles.
    • Respond to requests on Teams, from owners, and the office.
    • Enforce safety policies.
    • Handle supply orders, bank deposits, and various services

    (UHaul, Paint, Keys, Stihl, Lawnmowers, Grills, Pool water testing, glass and

    plexiglass cutting, and online orders).

    • Manage the delivery schedule.
    • Prepare for monthly managers meetings.
    • Schedule vendors for maintenance (electrical, camera surveillance, floors, forklift, vehicles, building).
    • Work with Epicor for POS.
    • Coordinate with police regarding theft.
    • Ensure signage is up to date.
    • Multitask and make quick decisions.

    Inventory:

    • Direct shipping, receiving, and inventory flow for the store.
    • Regulate inventory to reduce shrink, maintain stock levels, and

    ensure paperwork accuracy.

    • Keep associates on task and ensure stock is efficiently put up.
    • Prepare transfer sheets.
    • Place orders (Old Castle, BFG, Scott, Berlin Gardens, and SCP

    items).

    • Ensure POs are completed in a timely manner, add/create SKUs in

    Eagle.

    • Ensure Inventory reports including ICM, Mango, and RIS are completed each month.
    • Ensure end caps are set up and stay stocked by deadlines.
    • Manage backstock.

    HR/Payroll:

    • Forecast schedule needs to meet customer demand and create work

    schedules.

    • Review and approve time.
    • Coordinate supervision of retail staff to ensure sales goals are

    met and procedures are followed accurately.

    • Discuss metrics with managers.
    • Delegate daily workload to meet merchandise and visual

    standards.

    • Conduct daily huddles and all-staff store meetings.
    • Communicate important information to staff.
    • Hire, train, and develop retail staff with goals for growth in

    their positions.

    • Provide performance feedback in reviews and recognize

    accomplishments.

    • Handle raises and terminations, and ensure new employees receive

    vests and earpieces.

    • Ensure mechanics have proper training and certification.
    • Encourage participation in Ace's badge program and training

    through ALP.

    Qualifications:

    • Proven experience in retail management or a similar role.
    • Strong leadership and communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple

    tasks.

    • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused

    mindset.

    Why Apply?

    • Opportunity to grow within the company.
    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

    If you are passionate about

    retail and ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply! Please

    submit your interest. to Chris Seaton by December 23, 2024

    Lets continue to make Ace Peninsula Hardware on Nickerson Blvd in Hampton to be

    a place where customers love to shop and employees love to work!

    Click through and start your journey with us now!

    Company Introduction

    We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, weve remained small and very personal. Thats why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilliamsburg, VA
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1924
    Websitehttp://www.acehardware.com/
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    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Delivery Managementunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Radiology Information System (RIS)unmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)unmatched
    • Surveillanceunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
    • Water Quality Testingunmatched

    About Company

    Ace Hardware Corporation has grown to become one of the nation's leading "helpful hardware" retailer-owned cooperatives. As a member of the Ace corporate team, you'll have an opportunity to play a valuable role in our ongoing success, while contributing work you believe in and receiving world-class benefits that help Ace team members balance their personal and professional lives.
    Benefits
    • Comprehensive Medical Coverage
    • Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability / Salary Continuation
    • Long-Term Disability

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