FT Supervisor - Merchandising - Ace Hardware
La Porte, IN 46350
About the Job
Position Overview
As a Supervisor of Merchandising, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our store is well-organized, visually appealing, and fully stocked with the products our customers love. Reporting directly to the Assistant Manager – Merchandising Lead, your responsibilities will focus on merchandising excellence and enhancing store presentation. If you are passionate about merchandising and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to join our team and help us create an exceptional shopping environment for our valued customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
- Provide excellent representation of Kabelin Ace Hardware through fully embodying the company’s core values and what it means to be “The Helpful Place”.
- Supervisors are held to a higher standard and always “Customer Ready.” Show up on time, actively find replacements in advance for shifts, and complete job responsibilities each day with accuracy and thoroughness.
- Lead by example and maintain approachability for associates and customers.
- Delegate responsibilities and tasks to teach and empower your associates.
- Drive store sales to meet and exceed the Plan.
- Share merchandising, cost control, or sales ideas with the Manager for follow-up.
- Prepare and strive for future career advancement.
Merchandising
- Possess in-depth product knowledge and familiarity with store layout and product locations.
- Train associates in effective visual merchandising techniques and best practices, fostering an environment of creativity and excellence.
- Coordinate merchandise resets throughout the store to ensure a dynamic shopping environment that engages and captivates customers.
- Uphold and enhance store cleanliness, systematically organize facilities, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
- Elevate the presentation of the front-of-store and awning areas.
- Implement effective que presentation strategies to improve the customer experience.
- Maintain impeccable store signage presentation, including brand and price signs, to provide customers with clear and accurate information.
- Execute and maintain End Caps, ensuring they are consistently set and well-stocked with relevant products to drive sales and customer engagement.
- Drive the successful execution of "Win the Month" promotions, contributing to increased sales and customer excitement.
- Execute sign kit initiatives with precision, including planned execution, setting ads on launch dates, and ensuring essential items are readily available.
- Lead and oversee the execution and maintenance of Power Aisles, from meticulous planning to setting and restocking, maximizing product visibility.
- Implement and maintain store product standards, with a strong focus on shelf-facing and presentation, creating an inviting and organized shopping environment.
- Execute closeout management, item change management, and the timely application of weekly price changes.
- Act as the liaison to store support for direct vendor products, promptly addressing damages and deficiencies to maintain product quality.
- Promote and execute store and company-wide events and promotions, such as grilling events, product demo days, customer workshops, round-up donations, seasonal changes, and more, enhancing customer engagement.
- Collaborate with our Marketing team to curate and create local content for our social media accounts, showcasing store updates, new associates, and other noteworthy highlights.
Compensation:
$13 - $15 / hour. This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week (some evenings & every other weekend required).
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (on certain holidays)
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Discount
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School or GED equivalent.
- Possess a valid in-state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Previous retail merchandising experience preferred. Hardware experience preferred.
- Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40lbs) and climbing.
***Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.
Acknowledgement:
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment contract with Kabelin Ace Hardware.
We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.
