Store Manager

Vast auto Distribution; Belleville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

RRSP and additional benefits

Job summary

Vast Auto Distribution is seeking a proactive store leadership professional to drive sales and manage a team of Parts Specialists. You will direct staff, foster high standards of customer service, and collaborate with district leadership on staffing and performance management.

The role requires at least 3 years in the automotive sector, strong MS Office skills, and bilingual English communication. A permanent, full-time position within a Fortune 300-aligned organization is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in staff and asset management.
• Mandatory bilingualism: fluent verbal and written English.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members to maximize sales and provide prompt, courteous service to walk-in customers.
• Solicit orders, sell company products, and represent company policies.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of all team members.
• Collaborate with the District Manager on hiring, evaluating, and promoting staff.
• Partner with Sales and Pricing to set pricing for installers and walk-in customers.
• Maximize gross profit on outside purchases and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us: Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in auto parts distribution and retail across Eastern Canada. It is part of O’Reilly Auto Parts that operates more than 6,000 stores, with more than 92,000 team members across the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada under the Parts City Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts banners.

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

What Sets Us Apart

Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization.

• Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
• Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy.
• Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits.
• Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR TEAM MEMBERS

We are ENTHUSIASTIC, HARDWORKING PROFESSIONALS, who are DEDICATED to TEAMWORK, SAFETY/WELLNESS, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. We practice EXPENSE CONTROL while setting an example of RESPECT, HONESTY, and a WIN-WIN ATTITUDE in everything we do.

Note: Vast Auto Distribution doesn’t use AI for job screening purposes