A regional discount retailer, Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. operates over 200 stores in an 18-state region surrounding the central United States. Duckwall-ALCO’s stores function under two names, Duckwall and ALCO, but all of the company’s retail outlets share the difference of operating in small rural communities. Of the company’s two formats, ALCO represents the dominant force.
There were 152 ALCO stores in operation in 1998 and all stocking roughly 35,000 items, including automotive supplies, candy, crafts, electronics, fabrics, furniture, hardware, jewelry, health and beauty aids, and housewares. The company’s Duckwall variety stores alike to the typical five-and-dime store popular during the first half of the 20th century, proffer a more limited selection of merchandise. The company’s tactic centered on tapping consumer demand in small rural towns with populations lower than 5,000 and in markets comprising fewer than 16,000 residents.
Job Description and Average Wage
Store Manager: A store manager is responsible for the running and commercial performance of a store. The main areas of work will involve reaching sales targets and increasing profits, dealing with customer service topics for example queries and grievances, plus health and safety as well as security issues.
The salary to the successful candidate is $40,000-$50,000 annually.
Cashier: A Cashier is responsible for sustaining exceptional customer service as per Company standards, processing sales rapidly, precisely and competently, cash register operations and safeguarding company assets. Other tasks and responsibilities is to ensure that each customer receives exceptional service by means of providing a friendly atmosphere, which comprises greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining exceptional standards, solid product knowledge along with all other features of customer service.
The hourly pay is around $7 — $18.
District Manager: A district manager manages all operations of company stores in a variety of branches included in their assignment areas. The district manager assesses if the stores have met company standards and anticipations. He/she checks the whole store, teach staff and execute meetings. The position will also execute meetings and commend alters regarding store activities as well as procedures and even staff alterations.
District Manager can expect to get $56,000 — $60,000 annually.
Sales Associate: The major duty is to promote and vend the products services of the company. A triumphant candidate must be an outstanding contributor to the company’s sales by means of producing more revenue and must give his/her best effort to expand the income of the business.
The average wage is $5 per hour.
Buyer: The Buyer role is liable for maximizing the sales and profitability of designated product categories within the Duckwall-ALCO business. The Buyer is held responsible for developing and implementing business strategies and assortment plans that support Company sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. General responsibilities comprise establishing and sustaining a professional rapport with vendors, negotiating triumphant purchase terms that support Company goals and deliver value their client as well as supervising and managing vendor performance.
Starting annual income in this position is from $58,000 to $63,000.
Benefits
- Health Insurance Program
- Retirement Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-term Illness
- Long-term Disability
- Accidental Death
- Associate Discount
- Paid holidays
How to apply
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