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Assistant Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where leading from the front in sales growth, problem-solving, and customer service drives success? Are you looking for a company that values motivation and willpower over just experience?

If you’re excited about helping manage operations, leading a team, and growing a business, this Assistant Manager role might be the job for you!

This isn’t just another management role: this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. If you have the drive to be a part of developing a high-performing team, optimizing operations, and supporting consistent sales development, we want to hear from you!

Metal Supermarkets is the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, with locations across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. We provide a wide range of metal products and cutting services to businesses and consumers, earning our reputation for fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service.

Our reputation is built on fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service, and as an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in upholding these values.

Why Join The Metal Supermarkets Team?

Enjoy a full-time role with competitive pay, hands-on experience, and the potential to grow your career.

  • Competitive Salary – Competitive hourly wage (depending on experience), plus annual reviews ensure your compensation reflects your success.
  • Straight Day Shifts – Enjoy work-life balance with steady shifts.
  • Career Growth – Be part of a company that promotes from within. If you want to build a career, we’ll help you do it with us!
  • Hands-On Leadership – Support the work of the warehouse staff, sales associates, and customers to make every day productive and rewarding.
  • Team-Oriented Culture – We’re all about supporting each other to get the job done.

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What You’ll Be Doing As An Assistant Manager:

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be assisting the manager in keeping all aspects of the store running smoothly, from sales, warehouse operations, to customer service. This is a hands-on role that leads from the front.

  • Team Development – Support the manager in training, mentoring, and motivating warehouse and sales associates.
  • Store Operations – Assist, lead, and grow everything from sales to processing metal orders, health and safety, keeping inventory accurate, peak operational efficiency, and organizing warehouse space.
  • Ensure Customer Satisfaction – Build relationships with customers from trade professionals to do-it-your-selfers, striving for top-notch service every time.
  • Support Sales & Store Growth – Assist with purchasing, quoting, product sourcing, and inside sales.
  • Maintain a Safe, Efficient Workplace – Help oversee equipment use and maintenance. Plan, enforce, and maintain all safety procedures and compliance.
  • Problem-Solve & Adapt – Every day is different, and you’ll need to be quick on your feet to handle challenges.

* Actual responsibilities and qualifications may vary by franchise location. For details on a specific opportunity, please contact the store directly.

What You Bring:

We care more about drive and work ethic than a perfect resume. If you’ve helped a store grow and want to do it again, we’d love to meet you!

  • Leadership Skills – You know how to motivate, develop, and inspire a team. You’re a driven self-starter who can lead by example.
  • Solution Oriented – You actively listen for needs and can focus on finding a solution. You are results oriented.
  • People-First Mindset – You genuinely enjoy working with customers and employees.
  • Multi-Tasking Abilities – You can juggle multiple responsibilities and stay organized.
  • Warehouse Experience – You’re comfortable in a hands-on, fast-moving environment.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset – You see challenges as opportunities to improve.
  • Basic Math Skills – You can measure, quote, and price materials accurately.
  • Forklift & Equipment Knowledge (or willingness to learn) – A bonus but not required.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER? APPLY TODAY!

Apply today to join Metal Supermarkets – where leadership meets opportunity and every day is a chance to grow!

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* Please be aware of job postings for remote positions at Metal Supermarkets as these are most likely a scam. All Metal Supermarkets jobs will be connected to our Indeed or LinkedIn profiles, and we will never ask you for money as part of an onboarding process.
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