Store Manager Trainee - Colliflower Inc
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Colliflower Inc., a leading Parker Hannifin distributor of hoses and fittings has an immediate opening for a Store Manager Trainee. The hours of this position are 7:30am-5:00pm, Monday- Friday. Travel is required and reliable transportation is needed.
Colliflower has been in business since 1951 and has an excellent reputation for giving exceptional customer service and selling high quality hose conveyance products. Colliflower fabricates and sells a wide variety of fluid connector products including: hydraulic & pneumatic hoses, metric, tube, & brass fittings, quick couplings, adapters and accessories. Colliflower has 33 stores on the east coast with plans to expand.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn the fluid connector business, operations of a Colliflower store and have great opportunity for future advancement. The trainee will learn how to perform all the operational functions of a Colliflower store including management, customer service, fabrication of hose assemblies, inventory, projecting and budgeting, sales and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has great customer service and communication skills, likes to work with their hands and in a service environment, has good problems solving skills, a positive attitude, and is looking to advance into a Store Manager position or beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service
- Parts counter and manage store operations
- Fabricate hose assemblies (training will be provided)
- Manage and maintain proper inventory levels in the store
- Maintain a clean, organized and brand consistent store facility
- Provide product and sales guidance to customers
- Work in collaboration with the entire Colliflower team to build sales and provide superb service
- Become a trusted expert in hose technology conveyance and applications
Requirements:
- Customer-first work ethic
- Personable and professional demeanor
- Self-starter and self- motivated attitude
- Problem solving and excellent communication skills
- Proven organization skills in handling multiple tasks/customers
- Proficiency with math, measurements and understanding metrics
- Proficiency with computer systems
- Ability to lift up to 150lbs
- Willingness to travel and work in various store locations
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and own transportation
- High school degree or equivalent
- Having a mechanical aptitude is beneficial
Colliflower offers a Total Compensation package including: Competitive pay, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, LTD, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Vacations, Holidays, Discounts, and More!
Colliflower’s Vision - To be the Best Fluid Connector Distributor in the World.
Every day we strive to:
- Exceed the expectations
- Always do the right thing
- Solve every problem with the best solution available
- Grow smart, continuously improve and add value
- Offer employees rewarding careers
- Ensure that every contact with Colliflower is a positive experience.
Visit us on our website at colliflower.com to learn more about our company, product line and store locations. “exceeding the expectations” since 1951
Job Type: Full-time
Colliflower, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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