Position Overview

As a Supervisor of Merchandising, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our store is well-organized, visually appealing, and fully stocked with the products our customers love. Reporting directly to the Assistant Manager – Merchandising Lead, your responsibilities will focus on merchandising excellence and enhancing store presentation. If you are passionate about merchandising and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to join our team and help us create an exceptional shopping environment for our valued customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide excellent representation of Kabelin Ace Hardware through fully embodying the company’s core values and what it means to be “The Helpful Place”.
• Supervisors are held to a higher standard and always “Customer Ready.” Show up on time, actively find replacements in advance for shifts, and complete job responsibilities each day with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Lead by example and maintain approachability for associates and customers.
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to teach and empower your associates.
• Drive store sales to meet and exceed the Plan.
• Share merchandising, cost control, or sales ideas with the Manager for follow-up.
• Prepare and strive for future career advancement.

Merchandising

• Possess in-depth product knowledge and familiarity with store layout and product locations.
• Train associates in effective visual merchandising techniques and best practices, fostering an environment of creativity and excellence.
• Coordinate merchandise resets throughout the store to ensure a dynamic shopping environment that engages and captivates customers.
• Uphold and enhance store cleanliness, systematically organize facilities, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
• Elevate the presentation of the front-of-store and awning areas.
• Implement effective que presentation strategies to improve the customer experience.
• Maintain impeccable store signage presentation, including brand and price signs, to provide customers with clear and accurate information.
• Execute and maintain End Caps, ensuring they are consistently set and well-stocked with relevant products to drive sales and customer engagement.
• Drive the successful execution of "Win the Month" promotions, contributing to increased sales and customer excitement.
• Execute sign kit initiatives with precision, including planned execution, setting ads on launch dates, and ensuring essential items are readily available.
• Lead and oversee the execution and maintenance of Power Aisles, from meticulous planning to setting and restocking, maximizing product visibility.
• Implement and maintain store product standards, with a strong focus on shelf-facing and presentation, creating an inviting and organized shopping environment.
• Execute closeout management, item change management, and the timely application of weekly price changes.
• Act as the liaison to store support for direct vendor products, promptly addressing damages and deficiencies to maintain product quality.
• Promote and execute store and company-wide events and promotions, such as grilling events, product demo days, customer workshops, round-up donations, seasonal changes, and more, enhancing customer engagement.
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to curate and create local content for our social media accounts, showcasing store updates, new associates, and other noteworthy highlights.

Compensation:

$13 - $15 / hour. This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week (some evenings & every other weekend required).

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (on certain holidays)
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid in-state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous retail merchandising experience preferred. Hardware experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40lbs) and climbing.

***Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Acknowledgement:

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment contract with Kabelin Ace Hardware.