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Maui Vacation Equipment

Assistant Manager

Kihei, HI · On-site

$22.50/hr

Order Editing - Issuing refunds or editing orders for clients. Maintain consistent and proactive ... Assistant Manager also checks in with the warehouse and driver(s) for any issues or needed items ...

Maui Vacation Equipment

Assistant Manager

Kihei, HI · On-site

$22.50/hr

Order Editing - Issuing refunds or editing orders for clients. Maintain consistent and proactive ... Assistant Manager also checks in with the warehouse and driver(s) for any issues or needed items ...

East-West Center

Program Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$51K/yr

Performs minor editing as necessary. * Establishes and maintains program files, modifying as needed ... Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work for a company that values its employees and ...

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Assistant Manager

Maui Vacation Equipment

Kihei, HI • On-site

$22.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Assistant Manager - Maui Vacation Equipment Rentals 
Maui Vacation Equipment
Job Title: Assistant Manager 
Travel: Work from home, if preferred, 90% of the time
Position Reports to: Owner & Manager
Position Type: Part-Time/ Two days a week
Pay Range: Starting at $22.50/hour
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Company
Opened in 2017, we now have the largest selection of vacation rental equipment on Maui. We supply resorts and vacation rentals with baby, beach, snorkel, bedding, mobility and camping equipment through our van delivery service, and our 3 locker pickup locations around the island.
Position Summary / Primary Purpose
The Assistant Manager oversees daily operations. This includes the scheduling of the delivery van, contacting clients, property managers, and resorts to confirm delivery and return times for the driver(s). Taking phone calls and text message support.
Essential Functions
Daily Logistics - Develop the daily delivery and return schedule for the van. This includes which stops, and at what time the van will arrive at each location, and ensure the correct items are placed on the daily logistics report for the driver and warehouse person. This also includes contacting each client (typically by text message) and often a property manager to confirm the location and timing of the the delivery or return. 
Assisting Management with HR - recruiting, training, ongoing coaching, and motivation of employees.
Order Editing - Issuing refunds or editing orders for clients.
Maintain consistent and proactive communication with Management in regards to potential issues and risks and work to develop mitigation plans.
Job Specifications/ Minimum qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, but NOT required 
License: Valid Driver’s License required
Certification’s requirements: None
Communication and Other Skills Required
Proven project management, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Excellent follow-through, problem-solving and people skills
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Experience Required
Minimum 1 years work experience in managerial position. Demonstrated strength in proactive time management and planning. Able to demonstrate clear written and verbal communication, multi-tasking, and execution and delivery of complex instructions. Able to demonstrate diligence and self-driven work ethic. Able to be courteous to all clients, under any circumstances.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Work Environment
This is a hourly position. This position regularly requires 2 days a week, with the potential of more days in the future. This position primarily operates as a work from home 90% of the time, but you may work from the warehouse if you prefer. You will also learn the driver and warehouse positions by initially training with them for a couple days.
Typical Day: 
Working from home (or the warehouse if you prefer) the assistant manager works on the schedule for deliveries and returns via computer program. Typical work from home begins prior to driver departure from the warehouse at 8am making sure all deliveries and returns are set for the day. Assistant Manager also checks in with the warehouse and driver(s) for any issues or needed items for the day. Contacts all clients and property managers as needed for deliveries and returns. Responds to client calls/emails/texts in regards to current or perspective orders. Responds to any employee needs from rental product inventory needs for the company, to HR and employee scheduling requests. The balance of the work is done in the morning.
Benefits:
Non-benefitted employee. 
Schedule: 2 days per week - Availability needed: Friday and Saturday from 7:00am - 4:00pm
Education: Associate or Bachelors (Preferred)
Management experience: 1 years (Preferred)
Must have: Computer and Cellphone
Please respond by email only. No phone calls please.