Retail Manager in Training - Hillsboro, OR

Retail Manager in Training

Great opportunity to learn our business and prepare yourself to move into our management team, within 6 to 12 months, while earning a wage consistent with what our assistant managers make that also includes great benefits.

We are looking for motivated and competitive individuals who enjoy being a part of as well as building teams and growing a business.

For this position, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that consists of a base, a monthly bonus, and individual performance incentives with a minimum guarantee of $23.50/hour for 6 months, so you have the time needed to learn our business during your training (however, with our incentivized compensation program, you can earn up to the equivalent of $27/hour during this time guarantee period).

You will also earn, on average, 5 hours per week of overtime.

The gross pay range of $55,000 to $80,000 is the current actual range of total compensation for our Assistants to our Store Managers.

• Consider yourself a "people person," and enjoy meeting others.
• Are handy and love to learn new skills and new information. (You will even get to learn to fix phones!)
• Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.
• Enjoy role‑playing and coaching to help team members excel
• Understand how to create a great customer service experience.
• Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
• Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash handling and store safety.
• Can keep cool and calm in a fast‑paced, energetic work environment.
• Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ Pounds

No prior experience with batteries or light bulbs is required as we will take care of the training; all you need is a background in exceptional customer service & selling with leadership and management experience. As part of our investment in your long‑term success with our company, we will provide 3 to 4 weeks of dedicated training to help you learn our products, systems, customer service expectations, and sales incentive opportunities available to you with a dedicated new hire trainer.

Customer Service / Sales

• Demonstrate a customer‑first mentality
• Greet customers, determine needs & solve problems by asking questions
• Look for additional opportunities and needs
• Sell add‑on items, participate in retail store and commercial sales activities to achieve sales goals and bonuses
• Operate technology‑based Point of Sale & Product Look‑up system to complete sales transactions
• Inbound phone sales/service
• Install large and small batteries in various devices, including cellphones/tablets
• Function as a team player

Merchandising / Inventory

• Inventory stock maintenance and management
• Ship and/or deliver to commercial accounts
• Maintain a clean and full store appearance
• Build displays to better market seasonal products
• Prepare the store for daily opening and closing
• Management

Observing, Coaching, and Role Playing

• Sales Management & Operational Leadership

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Minimum H.S. diploma/equivalent;
  Advanced degree in business or retail management preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of retail management experience, preferably within a durable goods setting. Experience must include commercial (outside) sales
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to effectively manage confrontational situations in a controlled and courteous manner
• Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude and a basic understanding of electronics. Must have the ability to accurately read gauges and work with hands
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including peak seasons and special events. This includes the…