Store Manager

Vast-Auto Distribution; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group benefits

Dynamic work environment

Monday to Friday schedule

Job summary

Vast-Auto Distribution in Barrie, Ontario is seeking a Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive sales across walk-in and account-based business. You will direct Parts Specialists and other staff, ensuring prompt, courteous, and professional service for customers.

The role requires strong people management, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, with collaboration with the District Manager on hiring, coaching, and disciplining.

Qualifications

• Experience in staff and asset management within automotive industry.
• Bilingual English communication skills required (verbal and written).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop sales team to provide prompt, courteous service to walk-in customers.
• Solicit orders, sell company products, and maintain profitability.
• Supervise all team members and manage staffing levels.
• Collaborate with District Manager on hiring, evaluation, promotion, and discipline.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Priority management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Maximize sales by directing team members, including Parts Specialists, in a manner that provides walk-in customers with prompt, courteous, and professional service.
• Solicit orders, sell company products, and represent the company in accordance with company policies.
• Keeping existing customers, increase sales volume within assigned accounts, assess customer needs to gain market share, and solicit stocking programs, daily requirements, and equipment sales.
• Supervise the work performed by all team members.
• Work collaboratively with the District Manager in recruiting, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining, and terminating team members under his/her supervision.
• Partner with the Sales and Pricing Departments to establish appropriate pricing levels for installers and walk-in customers.
• Maximize gross profit on outside purchases.
• Monitor noncompetitive price overrides and price matches to ensure policy compliance and overall profitability.
• Schedule appropriate staffing levels to ensure optimal customer service and profitability.
• Review and approve team members’ hours daily.
• Work directly with the assistant management team to ensure all team members receive proper training in all areas.
• Complete team member performance evaluations.
• Ensure the store is organized and operating in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
• Communicate consistently via email, notes, worksheets, and other tools to support efficient operations.
• Provide the Inventory Control Department with accurate and timely stock adjustment reports.
• Implement all planogram changes and merchandising plans as outlined on the To-Do List.

What We Offer

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Group benefits according to the collective agreement
• Monday to Friday work schedule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Experience in staff and asset management
• Mandatory bilingualism: excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office application

Required Skills

• Strong people management skills
• High sense of responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and sound judgment
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities
• Ability to manage priorities effectively
• Honesty and transparency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility with work schedule