WLA General Manager (Store 56 Wichita, KS)

General Manager

Ace Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.

The General Manager is responsible for ensuring superior customer service in their store. They must develop associates at all levels, drive sales and profitability, and maintain effective expense and payroll budget management. They will also ensure compliance with effective inventory management and merchandising practices and all Westlake policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Provide positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Handle customer complaints. Work to resolve problems with the customer and have Westlake's best interest taken into consideration.
• Possess excellent product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.

Store Operations

Store Support Operations

Hiring and Training of Associates

Leadership

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others :

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

Starting at $60,000 / yr