Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Group benefits (collective agreement)

Mon-Fri schedule

Job summary

Vast-Auto Distribution is seeking a capable Store Manager to lead a sales team and deliver excellent service to walk-in customers in Ontario. You will direct staff, coordinate pricing, train team members, and ensure adherence to company policies.

The role requires automotive industry experience, strong leadership, and bilingual English communication. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 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 applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members to maximize sales and provide prompt, courteous service to walk-in customers.
• Solicit orders, sell company products, and represent the company per policies.
• Grow sales by assessing customer needs and soliciting stocking programs and equipment orders.
• Supervise all team members and oversee staffing decisions.
• Collaborate with the District Manager on hiring, evaluating, promoting, and disciplining staff.
• Coordinate with Sales and Pricing to set appropriate prices for installers and walk-in customers.
• Maximize gross profit on outside purchases and monitor price overrides for profitability.
• Schedule staffing to ensure optimal customer service and profitability.
• Review and approve team hours daily and ensure training across areas.

Skills

People management

Interpersonal communication

Leadership and motivation

Prioritization

Honesty and transparency

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility with schedule

Bilingual English

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