Store Manager Trainee

Colliflower Inc. is a customer-focused distributor of quality fluid connectors. We have been delivering superior quality Parker Hannifin hoses and fittings since 1951.

We fabricate and sell a wide variety of fluid connector products including : hydraulic & pneumatic hoses, metric, tube, & brass fittings, quick couplings, adapters, and accessories.

We are currently accepting applications for a Store Manager Trainee in our Randall Pressure Systems location in Geneva, IL.

The Store Manager Trainee will learn and perform all the functions of managing a store location. Education and training will include business operations, customer service, inventory, sales, product, hose assembly, facility management and other areas of a store.

This role is an hourly, full-time position. The hours are Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Customer Service

• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely, professional & 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 the company'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
• Actively promote all company products and services

Hose Assembly & Facility Management

• 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

Inventory & Product Management

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

Administration

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

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year work experience with customers
• Possess good customer service skills
• Possess proficient oral and written communication skills
• Have a mechanical aptitude
• Possess a quality work ethic
• Possess proficient organizational skills
• Possess proficient math skills; ability to read and interpret tape measure and know / learn metrics

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment

• Work performed in a workshop environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. : computers, phones, fax machines) as well as hand and power tools (i.e.

hose saws, pliers, box cutters, tape measure, and crimping machine)

• Exposed to several elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable (i.e. : noise from equipment and occasional odor that comes from cutting rubber hose)
• This position cannot be performed remotely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Salary

Range : $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

A Total Compensation package is offered including : Competitive Pay, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Vacation, Holidays, Discounts, and More!