Store Manager

Vast Auto Distribution; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Group benefits according to collective

Monday to Friday work schedule

Job summary

Vast Auto Distribution in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a store manager to lead a team, direct sales efforts and ensure top-tier customer service for walk-in clients.

Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, pricing collaboration, and training. The role operates Monday–Friday with group benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of automotive staff to deliver prompt, courteous service to walk-in customers.
• Solicit orders, sell company products, and represent company policies.
• Supervise all team members and approve hours daily.
• Collaborate with District Manager on recruiting, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and terminating 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.
• Schedule staffing to ensure optimal customer service and profitability.
• Review and approve team members’ hours daily.
• Provide training and complete performance evaluations.
• Ensure store organization and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Communicate via email, notes and other tools to support operations.
• Provide inventory control with stock adjustment reports.
• Implement planogram changes and merchandising per To-Do List

Skills

Strong people management

Interpersonal communication

Initiative and judgment

Leadership and motivation

Prioritization

Honesty and transparency

Work under pressure

Flexible schedule

Responsibility

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