Store Manager Trainee​/Parts Specialist

Overview

Colliflower Inc., a leading Parker Hannifin distributor of hoses and fittings, has an immediate opening for a Store Manager Trainee in our Springfield, VA location. The hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. Local travel and reliable transportation are required. Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.

This position is an excellent opportunity to learn the fluid connector business and Colliflower's operations. Training will cover business operations, customer service, inventory, sales, product knowledge, hose assembly, facility management and other areas of a Colliflower store. Training will take place in different store and hub locations to meet the developmental needs of the role.

• Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Long Term Disability & AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation Time & Sick Time
• 6 Company Paid Holidays

• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely, professional and courteous manner
• Identify proper product solution for customer under the guidance of the Store Manager
• Address customer issues and resolve under the guidance of the Store Manager
• Use Colliflower’s Vision and Guiding Principles in handling all customer interactions
• Provide potential sale leads and information to Store Manager; actively participate in customer capture programs
• Start and engage in Colliflower’s internal training programs within three months of start date
• Actively promote all company products and services

• Assemble product and crimp hoses to manufacturer’s recommendation under guidance of the Store Manager
• Assist Store Manager with waste and cost reduction
• Perform duties related to maintaining a safe, organized, and clean store
• Assist Store Manager with routine facility maintenance

• Handle deliveries, unpack product, stock and clean shelves
• Perform inventory projects as directed by Store Manager
• Track inventory and order product
• Maintain product displays
• Perform shipping/receiving duties

• Process sales transactions
• Assist Store Manager with recording transactions related to invoices, stock transfers, and inventory levels
• Consistently and accurately complete timecard
• Ensure that intellectual property is confidential, maintained, and secure
• Perform other duties as required by Store Manager or Regional Support Manager

• Possess good customer service skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Quality work ethic
• Proficient organizational skills
• Proficient math skills; ability to read and interpret tape measure and learn metrics

• Must be able to lift, push & pull up to 150 lbs
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb
• Manual dexterity required to operate machinery and tools

• Work performed in a workshop environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment as well as hand and power tools
• Exposed to several elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable (noise from equipment and occasional odor from cutting rubber hose)

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Job Type: Full-time

Colliflower is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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