Assistant Manager

Leeds West Groups

Manhattan (KS)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pay incentive programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Leeds West Groups is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily automotive retail operations and deliver exceptional customer service. You will assist in scheduling, staffing, training, and policy compliance while driving KPIs and sales objectives.

You will help supervise employees, manage inventory, and uphold safety standards, OSHA compliance, and an engaging team culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
Active driver’s license required.
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree a plus.
Minimum of 3 years of related leadership/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Store Manager in daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, customer satisfaction and workflow optimization.
Ensure services are completed in compliance with company, safety, and industry standards.
Monitor KPIs to track shop performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Develop and implement strategies for customer retention and growth to meet sales and profitability goals.
Provide legendary customer service and handle customer interactions, promotions, discounts, and post-service follow-ups.
Oversee inventory levels, costs, payroll management, and safety compliance.
Act as key holder for opening/closing procedures, deposits, and security tasks.
Ensure a safe, clean, organized store environment and compliance with OSHA policies.

Skills

Integrity

People management

Customer service

Sales & follow-up

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Tools

DVI

Job description

Summary

An Assistant Store Manager exemplifies professional integrity, strong leadership skills, business acumen, knowledge of automotive industry practices and procedures, and a passion for delivering quality work, exceptional customer service, and exceeding business goals while supporting the management of daily business operations. An Assistant Store Manager must exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding matters that significantly impact business operations.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily business operations, including scheduling, staffing, customer satisfaction, and workflow optimization.
Ensure all services are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company, safety, and industry standards.
Assist in analyzing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track shop performance and identify areas for improvement.
Assist in developing and implementing strategies for customer retention and future business growth to maximize and exceed business objectives and sales and profitability goals.
Provide legendary customer service and ensure customer satisfaction through professional and effective customer interactions and communications. This includes, but is not limited to, achieving high call conversion rates, correctly applying sales promotions and discounts, promoting financing options, ensuring quality repair services, conducting post-service follow-ups, obtaining positive customer reviews, and resolving customer concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.
Assist with overseeing, analyzing, managing, and controlling inventory levels and shrinkage, business costs and expenses, responsible P-Card use, payroll management, and injury and damage claims to support business objectives and meet budget targets.
Act as a key holder for the facility and successfully fulfill opening and closing procedures, including but not limited to nightly deposits, system close-out procedures, responding to alarms and security concerns after hours, and more.
Assist with analyzing, reducing, and minimizing workplace safety concerns, injuries, and damages through training, enforcement, and team compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
Ensure test drives are conducted correctly and in accordance with company policy, procedures, safety best practices, and traffic laws.
Ensure that store employees maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
Stay current on industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes affecting automotive repair and safety.
Collaborate with the Store Manager and senior management to develop and execute business plans, directives, initiatives, programs, budgets, and more.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise store employees, including the authority to direct work, train, develop, mentor, support, evaluate, and effectively discipline employees, in collaboration with the Store Manager, to ensure high-quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and a strong workplace culture.
Participate in and provide recommendations, which are given particular weight, for the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employees.
Communicate and collaborate with the Store Manager on significant employment decisions, including hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, changes in pay, and formal corrective action, before those decisions are made or communicated to the affected employee. The Store Manager retains ultimate authority over all employees at the store.
Support the Store Manager in fostering a strong, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team culture that develops employees, builds bench strength, supports achievement of business goals, and promotes legendary customer service.
Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, accountability, empathy, consistency, and composure; set clear expectations, provide timely coaching and feedback, recognize strong performance, and address concerns promptly and fairly.
Implement, champion, and enforce business and leadership initiatives, directives, policies, procedures, best practices, and programs by conducting team meetings, training, audits, and other leadership activities.
Manage the workflow, quality of work, and work schedules for all employees, in coordination with the Store Manager.
Act and operate as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager (regular days off, PTO, etc.)

Required Competencies

Strong sense of integrity.
Excellent people management skills.
Ability to build trust, lead with emotional intelligence, and balance empathy with accountability.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent active listening skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, diplomatic, and leadership skills.
Excellent sales and customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of automotive retail and service operations, business management, financial principles, procedures, and industry best practices.
Working knowledge of automotive systems, services, diagnostics, and repair processes sufficient to support customer service, workflow management, quality oversight, and safe store operations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Proficient with technology and business software systems, including Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI).
Proficient in inventory and expense management.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to manage priorities, multitask, and complete objectives with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet consistent attendance expectations.

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience

Minimum age requirement of eighteen years.
An active and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field is a plus.
A minimum of three years of related experience is required.
Three years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience is preferred.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Must be legally authorized to work within the United States while employed by Leeds West Groups.
Satisfactory completion of any job-related background screening required for the position, consistent with applicable law.
Satisfactory completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and ability to maintain a driving record that meets Company requirements for the position.

Workplace Culture, Conduct, and Expectations

In support of a positive, professional, and safe workplace culture and environment, employees are required to comply with Company policies regarding drugs and alcohol, weapons, workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, safety, and professional conduct, as well as applicable law. Additionally, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a positive, respectful, ethical, and professional manner.

Work Environment

This job operates in a fast-paced automotive retail and repair environment where employees are regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor climates and changing temperatures, automotive tools, equipment, fluids, and chemicals. The proper enforcement and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to uniform standards, and compliance with OSHA safe workplace standards are required.

Physical Demands

This position requires the physical ability to perform the essential functions of a supervisory and managerial role in an automotive retail and repair environment.

The position regularly requires standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands for computer, phone, paperwork, and other business equipment. The position may occasionally require driving, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. The position also requires the ability to visually inspect the work environment and effectively communicate with customers, employees, and others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This full-time, salaried exempt, on-site position requires at least 50 hours of work per week. Business operations generally run Monday through Saturday, with Sunday operations at some locations. Hours of operation and days of work may vary by location, business needs, and work schedules. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

This position requires up to 50% travel between local stores. Overnight travel requirements are less than 5% unless on a particular assignment. Travel and mileage reimbursements may apply, subject to Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Leeds West Groups provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Leeds West Groups provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. For questions about the reasonable accommodation process or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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