Assistant Store Manager

Position Summary

Assistant Managers are responsible for leading and managing associates involved with activities in the front and back end of the store which include check‑out areas, returns, customer service, and receiving. They are also responsible for managing the receiving, unloading, distribution, and stocking of merchandising the store.

The major responsibilities of this position include:

• Responsible for ensuring the store is organized and ready for business
• Maintain record keeping accurately
• Ensure open/close procedures are followed
• Ensure all daily inventory tasks are completed
• Resolved customer complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Make sure sales floor is clear and organized and that the receiving floor is clear of pallets and trash
• Responsible for training all associates on store policies and procedures
• Delegate daily workload among associates to meet merchandising and visual presentation standards
• Enforces safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned

The minimum requirements of the position include:

• Minimum of 2-3 years retail experience
• High School Diploma/ GED, some college preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of computer systems, MS Word and Excel is a plus
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Employee must regularly move and/or lift 50lbs
• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand
• While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision with the ability to adjust focus

• Health Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Match and Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount
• Competitive Wages
• Advancement Opportunities

Gerrity’s Ace Hardware was started in 2020 by Gerrity’s Supermarket Owner, Joe Fasula. The Clarks Summit PA location was the first Ace Hardware purchased by Gerrity’s. Gerrity’s Ace currently has 5 locations and plans to open more in the future. We are affiliated with Ace Hardware Corporation based in Oak Brook, IL which is a retailer‑owned hardware wholesaler that began operation in 1924.