Store Manager - Fulton

There’s a Place for You at Sunrise Electric.

Sunrise Electric is a brand of Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Store Manager - Fulton

Location: Chicago, IL

Job type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Base Annual Salary: $66,000 - $89,000

*Compensation for this position includes base salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

The candidate we are looking for will coordinate and supervise daily sales, operational and administrative activities in the branch, including receiving, shipping, warehousing, counter sales, inventory management and administrative functions in support of sales activity as directed. Work within operational budget constraints to effectively and efficiently manage the process of order fulfillment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage branch operations including counter area, show floor, warehouse operations, and inventory control.
• Work closely with sales managers, account managers, and account reps to provide consistent, responsive, and innovative service to the customers in the market. Meet with customers when appropriate with regard to specific orders or projects in order to help  accommodate unusual or complex requirements.
• Train, supervise, develop, and provide support to counter associates, assisting in all day-to-day functions as needed.
• Maintain building/grounds and warehouse to present an attractive and secure facility; replenish and straighten display areas; order warehouse supplies and maintain overall building security while operating within annual budget guidelines.
• Monitor and manage location’s inventory through cycle counts, on-hand balance adjustments, stock location maintenance, and physical inventory.
• Work closely with marketing on merchandising, product promotions, counter days and other activities directed at local customers and provide feedback on new products. Keep branch associates informed about these and other updates in a timely manner.
• Monitor daily warehouse and counter productivity and accuracy for efficiency, consistency and quality of operations.
• Coordinate operational activities with other distribution centers to ensure the continued and timely flow of delivers, transfers and other services.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION: High school diploma, 2 years college or vocational or associates degree preferred or equivalent experience. Business or electrical industry exposure helpful.

EXPERIENCE: Three years sales/city desk experience & five years experience in a operations, logistics, or distribution environment. Knowledge of Sunrise Electric's systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks
• Strong communication, sales, and customer service skills
• Good PC skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Email & Internet Use
• Ability to handle pressure
• Experience/knowledge of warehouse equipment and machines
• Must be able to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks
• Understand customer requests and identify appropriate materials and parts. Good listening skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team player
• Ability to work across departments
• Ability to interpret, understand & enforce policy and procedures and relate them to others
• Strong managerial & leadership skills, ability to motivate team and manage conflict
• Supervisory skills-ability to manage staffing, performance review decisions, mentor and supervise development of staff
• Ability to lift 75 lbs

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us 

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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