Assistant Store Manager Sonoma

Join Friedman’s, where our mission is to Deliver the Human Side of Home Improvement. Named a “Best Place to Work” and voted Sonoma County’s Best Home Improvement Store 14 years in a row, we’re built on a positive, team‑oriented culture built on decades of trust and service.

We offer bundled benefits; eligibility for a discretionary bonus; 401(k) match. You’ll also enjoy a generous employee discount and tuition reimbursement to support your career path. At Friedman’s, you’re not just starting a job, you’re joining a team that leads, grows, and builds something bigger together.

Friedman's Home Improvement is looking for an Assistant Store Manager for our Support Team in the Sonoma retail location. This Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for leadership and mentorship of our Team Members, processes, and policies throughout our retail store. No previous hardware store knowledge is needed.

• Oversees departments of 20‑40 Team Members depending on Business Channel and scope of assignment
• Key in the development of the future leaders of the organization, through training Team Members in policies, SOPs, product knowledge and other related job duties
• Key in understanding the voice of the customer to elevate the organization and resolve areas of opportunity
• Advanced knowledge of products, software systems and operational procedures with the ability to coach and mentor
• Ability to move throughout the floor and departments, assisting all Team Members within the store as Manager on Duty
• Responsible for the opening and closing store duties
• Knowledge of sales reporting, labor report, margin erosion and managed labor
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training new Team Members
• Planning, assigning, and directing daily workflow within Business Channel
• Performance management through review writing, rewarding and giving feedback to Team Members

• Advanced education or training from college or university, with 5+ years in a retail environment or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Minimum mid‑level management background with exceptional supervisory skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Microsoft D365 experience is preferred
• Ability to lead, develop and grow a team
• Develop and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to follow through issues to resolution

This is an exempt position located at the Friedman’s Home improvement retail store in Sonoma. Hours are to meet the needs of the retail business, Sunday – Saturday, with 2 consecutive days off. Ability to work holidays and weekends.

Friedman’s Home Improvement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Friedman’s Home Improvement will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal convictions in a manner consistent with AB 1008.