Assistant Manager (Walla Walla)

The Assistant Manager is a member of the store management team and performs functions which support all customers and sales­men. Continue professional development to achieve future job progression; under the tutelage of the Store Manager, excel in existing Sales Associate responsibilities while training through day-to-day involvement of the logistical and physical operations of the store. All direct commercial support activities, including stocking quantities, procurement, job-site delivery, contractor/job records management, equipment maintenance, and more, are included in the Assistant Manager’s responsibilities.

Benefits:

• 56 Hours (7 days) of Paid Time Off (Paid Sick Time / Vacation) is awarded at hire for all employees at full-time status
• 1 hours of Sick Time is accrued for every 40 hours worked at part-time status
• 7 paid holidays* Paid holidays are prorated for part-time status
• 401k administered by VOYA eligible for full-time and part-time employees
• Benefits for full-time classified employees include Medical/Rx, HSA/FSA, dental, and vision. Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D Voluntary / Supplemental benefits include short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident life, pet insurance, legal assistance, and identity protection.
• Eligibility for benefits for full-time classified employees is the first day of the month following the first 60 days of employment
• Employee discount available at a 20% margin, employee purchases at the 20% margin are limited to $2,000 per calendar year
• The store incentive program offers excellent earning potential for those store teams that exceed their prior year sales, profit, and operational goals up to $500 in incentives each year, pro-rated for part-time status employees.
• The store incentive program is based on the following criteria: Quarterly Store Sales, Successful Store Audits, Annual Store Sales, Store Operating Performance, Inventory Performance, Less than one Turns, Inventory Performance, and Total Inventory

Skill Requirements:

• Order processing, accurately tint and mix paint using formulated colors and the color matching system according to company specifications. Record data in customer color history files.
• Inventory control; aisle, slotting and routine cycle counts, stock ordering, write-offs
• Keep secure and protect company and corporate inventory and assets. (Product, equipment, cash/funds)
• Greet customers as they enter the store and assist them in identifying their paint product needs.
• Answer customer inquiries in person and by phone, resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide product suggestions based on customer and project requirements, preferences, and budget.
• Educate customers on paint application techniques and product usage.
• Operate point-of-sale (POS) system, process sales, product, inventory & pricing inquiries.
• Keep the store organized, clean, tidy, and inviting.
• Cooperate with team members to achieve service and sales goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated on product knowledge, industry trends, and store promotions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, safety guidelines and inventory management protocols.
• Shipping and receiving; unload and put away freight, stock shelves, rotate inventory, organize merchandise, prepare shipments as directed.
• Operate equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, load and unload vehicles in a safe manner.
• Adhere to workplace safety and health rules. Promptly report injuries, hazards, incidents or concerns.
• Proper use and maintenance of company provided PPE (personal protection equipment)
• For delivery driver portion duties, safely and lawfully operate the company vehicle so travel time and distance is optimal. Ensure load is properly secured, complete vehicle pre-trip check.

Knowledge, Skills, Requirements and Essential Functions:

• Comply with work schedule, arrive punctually and remain for the entirety of shift. This is a job requirement.
• Scheduling / reporting for the position must remain flexible and available given the needs of the business.
• Effective time and organizational management to provide results when handling multiple priorities
• Training: Complete all required job training including, but not limited to: Sales Associate, Management, Hiring Training, HMIS / DOT Transportation & Handling of Dangerous Goods, Safe Driving, SERVICE 6, forklift cert. (if required), Workplace Fairness / Code of Conduct, Workplace Safety / Accident Prevention Program, COVID-19 Store Protocols,
• Driving: Ability to legally drive for business is an essential job function. Maintain an MVR, which is consistent with company’s safe-driving guidelines. Possess an active, unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Oral communication skills: Proficient; fully conversant (speaking, listening), fluent in English
• Reading and writing skills: Proficient; reading and writing documents in standard English text
• Mathematical Skills**:** Proficient and accurate in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Understanding measures and weights. Money computation, making accurate change.
• Computer/POS: Proficient skills required. Computer efficiency in using software programs such as color computer software, Outlook, Excel, Word, JDE/AS400/POS, internet navigation, online training, etc.
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
• Machine, Tools, Equipment, PPE used: POS/computer system, tint machine, shaker, forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, hand tools, ladders, box cutter, phone, scanner, and required PPE, i.e. gloves, dust mask, respirator, safety glasses.
• Machine, Tools, Equipment, PPE used: POS/computer system, tint machine, shaker, forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, hand tools, ladders, box cutter, phone, scanner, and required PPE, i.e. gloves, respirator, safety glasses.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Retail or Industrial Paint: 2 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Required)

Work Location: In person