ASSISTANT STORE LEADER

at  Ace Hardware

Bolster Hardware LLC. is hiring an Assistant Store Leader to join our operations team. With many exciting acquisitions and growth plans in the works, there’s plenty of opportunity to have a significant impact now, and on the next chapter of the company. This is a job where you can make your mark.
About Us
At Bolster we strive to be the best place to work and shop within our local communities. We are seeking individuals who share our passion for training, developing, and leading people. Our goal is to develop you into such a world class people manager that any organization would want to hire you away from us. Our challenge is to keep you so invigorated and highly engaged with our company that you will never want to leave. We as a team will be at our highest level of success when we approach every one of our employees with the same elite goal of coaching to their highest level of performance and the same challenge of engaged retention is present.
About the Job
As an emerging leader within our team the ASL upholds our Core Values. ASLs are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with minimizing expenses while ensuring that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised, and to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. An ASL contributes to the growth and development of the management team and store associates.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a retail setting

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide motivation and leadership to associates storewide in a fair and impartial manner
• High degree of analytical skills, and the ability to delegate and be self-directed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Technically skilled in basic retail computer systems including related software
• Develop and maintain client relationships and strategic partnerships
• Dress according to company policy
• Possess valid in-state driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company’s insurance carrier’s standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time, walk, reach, and bend to perform job duties
• Move and handle merchandise up to 40 pounds, and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business
What To Expect
You can expect a mindful onboarding process with structured onboarding time. You can expect a team that listens. You can expect to be depended on and the freedom to do your best work. We build our teams and our company for the long haul, so you can build a meaningful, purposeful, and sustainable career here if you choose to.
Pay and benefits
Our company will offer a competitive and comprehensive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
How to apply
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for a job where you can do the best work of your career.
Please note that due to the number of applications we receive for open positions, we’re unable to offer individual feedback during the screening process.
We appreciate you giving us that consideration, and we promise to give you our full attention in return. We look forward to hearing from you