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Ames Tools Corporation Ames Stores Group - Market Manager - Seattle in Vancouver, Washington
Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide. As part of the GMS family of companies, AMES Taping Tools is the nation's leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry. With our expansive network of company stores and franchised tool rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we're committed to providing residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with a comprehensive selection of drywall finishing tools, supplies, and equipment, making us a one-stop-shop for all things drywall. For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or amestools.com. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law. LA County Residents - Please review the County of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers before applying. Market Manager Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing the overall revenue and operational aspects of the Market. The Market Manager will be located at a specific store within their market and will assume the Store Manager responsibilities of that store. To include but not limited to the operation of the stores within a designated Market, including tool rental, merchandise sales, inventory control, shipping & receiving, administrative and financial operations, safety, and merchandising. Ensures all stores within designated Market are compliant with company policies and procedures. The Market Manager will coach, develop, and supervise the store managers as well as other field support positions. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; escalating concerns to the District Manager or RVP, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Partner with District Manager to ensure the market is achieving its budgets. Partner with District Managers on Market development and promos. Partner with Store Managers on inventory management, store audits, and process improvement. Partner with HR Business Partner on recruiting needs within the Market. Responsible for planning and executing actions to ensure the store meets store rental revenue, sales, and profitability goals. Develop understanding of store financials to aid in planning actions to drive store performance Responsible for all phases of store opening/closing Responsible for using existing tools and personal judgement to plan inventory to maintain proper stock based on the demands of the market. Inventory planning to ensure the store is properly stocked and merchandised Responsible for proper cash handling including balancing cash and credit card receipts and making bank deposits Solicits information from customers to let the merchandise team know what new or different products the store should stock to meet market demands Participate in testing and providing feedback on company initiatives as requested Merchandises products and organizes showroom & rear warehouse for safe & effective material handling Provides excellent customer service. Establishes relationships with customers to drive repeat rental and sales Responsible for generating revenue growth through effective marketing of the Ames line of automatic taping tools, parts & equipment as well as promotion of add-on sales with merchandise assortment. Partner with District Managers and Sales Representatives to help drive market needs Identify and propose opportunities for continuous improvement in both the store and in the company Boxes & ships tools to repair cente