Now Hiring - Assistant Store Manager - Home Improvement in Stuttgart, AR

Assistant Manager

Salary: $50-75k

Location: Stuttgart, Arkansas

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Job overview:

Sutherlands has an opening and a great opportunity for the right candidate to succeed with Sutherlands. We offer a positive work environment with the tools, commitment and support to be successful.

Essential Functions:

- Build sales through maximizing customer service levels, operating procedures and maintaining excellent store image
- Maintain knowledge of products in lumber and home improvement industry
- Manage and secure all company assets to most efficiently operate the store and maximize profitability
- Prepare material estimates and quotes for customers and contractors
- Ensure availability of merchandise by maintaining proper inventory levels
- Maintain working relationships with corporate buying department and vendors
- Manage a team of employees that perform at levels consistent with company objectives
- Train and develop all store employees consistent with company expectations
- Set a personal example of a professional image in accordance with company dress code, policies, behavior and attitude
- Ensure all employees comply with all government laws and regulations and maintain a facility that provides a safe environment for customers and employees
- Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing operational and personnel policies and procedures
- Resolve customer complaints and queries in a pleasant and positive manner
- Establish a positive personal and professional profile within the community
- Assisting with register and bookkeeping

Responsibilities:

- Dynamic leadership skills
- Creativity and adaptability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Efficiency in multi-tasking and prioritizing work load
- Ability to engage and motivate staff
- Quick decision making abilities
- Critical thinking and adept problem solving skills
- Pleasant and active personality
- Proficiency in computers and technology
- Results driven
- Strong customer focus
- High standard of honesty and integrity
- Previous retail experience

The Sutherland Lumber Company is a privately-owned, family-run organization founded 100+ years ago by Robert R. Sutherland. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Sutherlands is one of the largest privately-owned home improvement center chains in the United States. We currently operate 60+ home improvement stores spread across 15 states. Our local building supply and hardware stores range in size from small lumberyards to large 140,000+ square foot warehouse stores. The combined buying power of Sutherlands is passed directly to our customers. From hardware, cabinets and pole barns to plywood and OSB, fencing, mulch, power tools and furniture. Our people make the difference!

Sutherlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stuttgart, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)
• Retail management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person