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Assistant Department Manager - Hardware, Outdoor Power Equipment [JBR] Broomfiel

Kaizen Lab Inc., Broomfield, CO, United States


At JAX Mercantile Co., we are passionate about serving our customers. Join our local, family‑owned company as an Assistant Department Manager in our JAX Outdoor Gear, Farm & Ranch location in Broomfield, CO. Make someone's day by sharing your passion and enthusiasm for maintaining an immaculate yard and garden, working on landscaping projects, and all things outdoors with our customers at JAX!

Our Assistant Department Manager is responsible for providing outstanding customer service. The role supports the Department Manager and overall department operations by providing employee training and development, sharing product expertise, leading by example when assisting customers, and finding ways to improve the service provided by JAX. Duties include coordinating with the buyers team to provide feedback on products, visual merchandising with product displays, moving and tracking inventory, stocking, and organizing the department. Additional tasks include:

Ensuring coverage by working with employees or stepping up to fill gaps when necessary

Providing honest and informative answers about our products

Addressing loss prevention concerns

Participating in inventory responsibilities

Assembling new stock

Maintaining a clean and well‑stocked area

Completing record‑keeping and creating reports

Completing special orders

Coordinating with others to plan for sales and promotions

Ensuring proper documentation and pricing of products

Working to engage and inspire teamwork with department employees

Our ideal candidate is experienced in retail work, is willing to pitch‑in and help, is well‑organized, takes initiative, communicates well, and has an engaging and positive approach to customer service. Knowledge, skills and abilities desired for this position include:

Previous experience, knowledge and interest in lawn & garden products and landscaping products preferred

Previous experience, knowledge and interest in hardware & outdoor power equipment preferred

Experience with selling brands carried by JAX preferred

Prior top‑notch customer service experience required

Prior retail lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred

Comfort and adaptability with learning new technology or computer systems

Ability to be flexible and work retail hours

Engaging and positive

Effective trouble‑shooting skills

Ability to present and maintain a professional demeanor

Schedule Requirements

Must be available at least one weekend day

Flexible availability required

Pay Range
$16.00 - $17.50 an hour

Positions
1 Full‑Time position available

Company Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K Plan

Employee Discount

Monthly Performance Bonus Program

Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards

Matching Gifts & Donations

Tuition Assistance

CO2 Conservation Credit

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Peer Recognition Programs

Paid Volunteer Time

Referral Bonus

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Pet Insurance

Full‑Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance.

JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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