Rocky's Ace Hardware

Retail Field Trainer

Rocky's Ace Hardware  •  Worcester, MA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Summary:

The Field Trainer is responsible for executing company training programs and workshops for associates and managers at multiple store locations within their assigned divisions. This role partners with District and Store Managers to ensure maximum effectiveness of sales, service, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) goals by implementing, conducting, and auditing store training programs and operational procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Training Needs Assessment: Collaborate with HR Manager, District, and Store Management to determine training needs and coordinate scheduling.
  • Instructional Methods: Work with Operations to develop and implement training methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, and meetings.

Orientation and On-the-Job Training: Assist with store orientations and on-the-job training for newly hired Cashiers and Sales Associates.

Problem Solving: Helps associates with specific task-related issues (in-store) as necessary.

Manager Training: Conduct training for managers, test trainees to measure progress, and validate skills.

Progress Reporting: Report on employee progress during training periods and provide ongoing feedback to Store Managers, District Managers, and HR Leadership.

  • Talent Development: Collaborate with the District Manager and HR Manager to identify potential employees for management positions and assign appropriate training to enhance their skills.
  • Refresher Training: Conduct annual refresher training for Store Managers and Assistant Managers.
  • Vendor Product Training: Coordinate vendor product training with Merchandise Manager and Store Managers, ensuring timely scheduling.
  • Loss Prevention Training: Assist Loss Prevention Services with training and documentation needs.
  • Training Materials Management: Ensure all training manuals, job descriptions, and qualification pages are current and up to date.
  • Program Enhancement: Contribute to existing training program enhancements.
  • Feedback Collection: Collect feedback from attendees to improve future training content and presentation.
  • Program Auditing: Work with District Manager and HR Manager to audit the effectiveness of all company training programs and initiatives.
  • Vendor Training Participation: Attend all field-based vendor-led trainings. Work with vendor to complete a “what did we learn today” recap sheet for each attendee.
  • Weekly Recaps: Provide weekly written recaps on store visits and findings, and assign go-forward solutions.

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Rocky's Ace Hardware

About Rocky's Ace Hardware

Rocky’s Ace Hardware is a family-owned business that has been supporting local communities for over 95 years.

Rocky’s was founded in 1926 by Rocco (Rocky) J. Falcone. Back then, Rocky’s was a mom-and-pop business and had just one location — in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, on the corner of Main and Union streets. In 1966, Rocco’s son James began to run the business. During the 1970s and 1980s, James developed the single store operation into a successful seven-store chain.

It was then that Rocky’s started its national affiliation with the Ace Hardware Co-op. The relationship with Ace offered Rocky’s Hardware the buying power of a national chain, national advertising, and the computerization of accounting and inventory procedures, all while still maintaining local, independent ownership and Rocky’s longtime identity as a neighborhood hardware store.

Today, Rocco J. Falcone II, James’ son, is the third generation of his family to serve as president.

Under the Falcone family's leadership, Rocky’s Ace Hardware has continued to evolve, responding to customer demand by expanding its hardware product lines, increasing stock selection and adding a variety of new services.

From one modest store to now 50 convenient locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio and Florida, Rocky′s has become one of the country’s largest Ace dealers, noted for its focus on customer service and quality product selection.

This focus on our customers means that Rocky′s stores have retained their friendly, neighborhood hardware store identity.

We encourage all of our customers to talk with our expert staff, ask questions and browse our huge selection of products. We will make sure that you leave with everything you need to get your project done right the first time.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1926
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