Assistant Manager

Build the Future with Us — Forge & Build is Hiring an Assistant Manager

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

Forge & Build is hiring a Assistant Manager at our rental facility in Seymour, MO, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (On call during the weekend only in special circumstances)

Primary Responsibilities

• They must provide leadership and develop associates at all levels, drive sales and profitability, and maintain effective expense and payroll budget management.
• Ensure compliance with effective inventory management and merchandising practices and all store policies and procedures.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems and managing customer complaints. 
• Provide positive representation of the store and its brand. 
• Provide a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates. 
• Ensure compliance with all practices, policies and procedures necessary.
• Ensure a positive, professional and safe work environment for all associates.
• Supervise the operations of the assigned area in the store.

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month, because family comes first. (An employee favorite!) *restrictions apply
  
  
• Competitive compensation
  
  
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  
  
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
  
  
• 401(k) + company match
  
  
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
  
  
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
  
  
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
  
  
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
  
  
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities
  
  

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
  
  
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
  
  
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

About Forge & Build

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech-powered equipment rentals. 

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials – which means having accurate and up-to-date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• 2+ years of retail experience preferred
• Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) 
• Must have the ability to work with electronic technology including Google and the associated Google applications
• Must be able to move products around the store and help change layouts (must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at a time)
• Must have previous retail experience preferably in a lumber or home center environment. 
• Must be willing to learn proper procedures and policies of the store and company. 
• Possess the ability to know the layout of the store and yard and learn the store’s products and how to improve the store
• Be able to train new store associates on proper techniques and guidelines. 
• Willingness to learn building processes, products, estimating, buying and selling lumber and building materials is required

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.