About the Opportunity
Work in a retail environment that actually offers work life balance!  Our hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.  E.C. Barton & Company offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Everyone here wears many hats and gets exposed to a variety of challenges. You'll be working with a customer service and results driven team.  In addition to being a well-established company, E.C. Barton & Company is also a growing company.  That growth creates opportunities for advancement. 

Help E.C. Barton & Company be a leader in the Retail Building Materials industry by acting as the Assistant Manager who assists customers and the store manager; leads by example; sells building materials; trains store staff; evaluates competition; attracts customers; promotes sales; maintains a safe and clean store environment; maintains inventory; prepares and analyzes sales and management reports; maintains quality service; maintains professional and technical knowledge; contributes to team effort.

General Description Assist in managing a store engaged in selling discount building materials 

Essential Job Functions include the following, other activities may be assigned:

·         Operate as a “Working Manager.”  A Working Manager is an individual that gets involved in the daily activities and performs any job duties necessary to keep the store operating at maximum efficiency.

·         Assist Store Manager in effectively training all partners at Surplus Warehouse location in order to maximize profitability, control costs, and offer the best possible customer service.

·         Assist in interviewing and hiring the best candidates to properly staff the store and help ensure the continued integrity and excellence of our Surplus Warehouse division.

·         Continually exceed high levels of profitability and customer service while making certain the store is following all safety regulations, guidelines, and operating procedures.

Job Duties must perform the following duties, as designated by the Store Manager, other duties may be assigned:

Plans and prepares work schedules and assigns employees to specific duties.

Coordinates, participates in, and supervises sales activity and sales promotion, merchandise display preparation and advertising, and taking inventories.

Responsible for reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, preparing daily record of transactions for Accounting Department, and performing work of other partners, as needed.

Ensures compliance of employees with established security, sales, and recordkeeping procedures and practices.

Resolves customer complaints and answers inquiries.

Locks and secures store.

Supervisory Responsibilities                             

Assists in supervision of  3-5 employees in the Surplus Warehouse Store. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Performance Behaviors To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following performance behaviors:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality, and Effectively communicates with all partners.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Takes responsibility for activities of partners supervised; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops partners' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Education and/or Experience                             

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes an Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, life insurance and AD&D, a vision-care plan, wellness incentives, paid company holidays, and paid time off (PTO based on years of service).

*Must be 18 years of age or older.  Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Drug-free work environment. Must be eligible to work in this country.