Assistant Manager

Who We're Looking For:

Are you a dynamic leader with a knack for motivating team members to reach new heights and exceed lofty goals? Do you have at least two years of proven experience in retail store management and have no problem working one part in the trenches, one part in a leadership role to help accomplish financial and strategic goals in a fast-paced, challenging industry? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as the Assistant Manager of our Cedar Rapids, IA location!

What You'll Take Ownership Of:

• Assisting in establishing, controlling, and supervising all store activities, including development and implementation of goals and objectives to meet strategic business planning and profitability growth objectives.

• Involved in recruiting, interviewing, and approving the hiring of new personnel in the store.

• May supervise planners, sales staff, service, warehouse personnel, and other employees in the performance of their duties.

• Maintaining safety and good housekeeping within the store.

• Assisting in maintaining security of all company assets (including real estate, buildings, and inventory) from all threats (not limited to theft, natural occurrences, and emergency situations).

• Ensuring all employees are following safety policies and procedures established by company.

• Conducting timely performance reviews of employees under his/her supervision.

• Staying up-to-date of daily gross sales; reviews data processing reports; 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 for the store.

• May perform the duties of planners, sales personnel, parts counter and warehouse employees as outlined in the job descriptions of those positions.

• Attending and participating in company meetings, training or product knowledge sessions, and conducting staff training meetings.

• May assist in negotiating agreements with major suppliers, seeking the best price, discount, terms, and delivery conditions.

• Keeping abreast of industry trends; attending trade shows, conventions, and other meetings

• Additional duties as assigned.

Need To Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in business field or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a retail environment

• Strong leadership skills to effectively communicate, coach, train, motivate, and develop employees, as demonstrated through supervisory experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of retail sales

• General knowledge of purchasing and inventory control practices and applications

• Strong problem solving, negotiation, oral and written communication, organization, presentation, and computer skills.

• General knowledge of accounting principles, and ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, as demonstrated by education and experience

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs

Experience and Skill Preferred:

• 5+ years of retail store assistant management experience

• Knowledge of tool & equipment industry

About Acme Tools:

Acme Tools was founded in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. We are one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment both in-store and online, and serve contractors, woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. In addition to a very competitive compensations, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k)

• Flex Spending

• Generous Employee Discounts

*Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check. Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.