Store Manager

Vast Auto Distribution; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Group insurance

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Vast Auto Distribution in Fredericton, NB is seeking an experienced store manager to lead the sales team, deliver prompt, courteous service, and maximize profitability.

You will supervise staff, recruit and evaluate team members, coordinate pricing with departments, and ensure operations comply with company policies while building strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in staff and asset management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate sales team to deliver prompt, courteous service to walk-in customers.
• Solicit orders, sell company products, and represent the company according to policies.
• Supervise team members and collaborate with district manager on staffing and evaluation.
• Establish pricing levels with Sales and Pricing Departments for installers and walk-ins.
• Ensure profitability by monitoring price overrides and planogram compliance.
• Schedule staffing, approve hours, and provide training to staff.
• Lead performance reviews and ensure policy-compliant operations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Accountability

Customer service

Microsoft Office

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 insurance benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Experience in staff and asset management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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