Automotive Store Manager

Toys For Trucks Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company 401k with match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Toys For Trucks Inc. is seeking a Store Manager to drive sales, lead a team, and ensure an outstanding customer experience. You’ll align store operations with corporate goals, manage inventory, and optimize profitability in a fast-paced automotive aftermarket environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to budget and policies while maintaining a welcoming, customer-focused store atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in retail sales, especially automotive.
• Self-motivated, proactive with store objectives and operational excellence.
• Strong time management, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and profitability through strategic planning and inventory control.
• Develop staff and communicate effectively to maintain morale.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store presentation.
• Manage day-to-day operations and budget adherence.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Team development

Operational efficiency

Time management

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Join Our Team! Store Manager at Toys For Trucks

About Us

Toys For Trucks, a leading retailer for automotive accessories since 1989, seeks passionate individuals to join our team. We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment in the automotive aftermarket industry, specializing in car, truck, and Jeep accessories like truck caps, tonneau covers, fleet products, lighting upgrades, suspension, lift kits, wheels, tires, seat covers, and much more. We value quality, durability, and ease of operation, and foster a customer-centric culture with personalized attention. Our friendly and professional staff are experts in guiding customers through our extensive product offerings. If you're passionate about the automotive industry, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and thrive on providing exceptional customer service, Join us in fueling our customers' passion for the auto enthusiast lifestyle while building a fulfilling career.

About You

Are you someone who enjoys cultivating a positive culture, leading team development, and maximizing operational efficiency? Do you enjoy problem-solving, and driving excellence across customer service, profitability, and store presentation? Do you dream of a laid back team environment, variety in day to day projects, and have a passion for the automotive industry?

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Profitability - Attain sales and profitability goals through:

• Short and long-term strategic planning
• Expense management
• Inventory control

Leadership and Development - Assume leadership and development role through:

• Effective total store communication
• Awareness of morale
• Staff development
• Implementation of selling priorities

Team Motivation and Store Environment - Maintain a store environment that fosters:

• Individual and team motivation
• Initiative
• Positive attitude to achieve company objectives

Operational Strategy - Develop a strategy for:

• Execution of the day-to-day operation of the store
• Delegation of responsibilities and work assignments

Budget and Policy Adherence - Work with store operations manager and corporate office to:

• Ensure expenses are within budget
• Ensure all other corporate policies and procedures are being followed

Customer Service - Ensure consistent high standards of customer service through:

• Effective staff planning
• Monitoring of training
• Timely set up of special sales events
• Responding to customer inquiries
• Resolving customer issues in a timely and professional manner

Operational Standards - Maintain standards of operation for the total store including:

• Visual presentation organization
• Security/shortage control
• Safety and compliance
• Inventory control
• Store maintenance/physical property
• In-store administration
• Procurements

Daily Life

Imagine your day: You'll be leading and collaborating with the sales & installation teams to meet sales and profitability goals, timely completing customer project goals and providing excellent quality & customer service from initial inquiry to final delivery.

What You Bring

Essential Skills

• Proven track record of success in retail sales, specifically within the automotive sector, coupled with demonstrated expertise in providing exceptional customer service experiences.
• Highly disciplined and self-motivated individual with a proactive approach to achieving store objectives and maintaining operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, lead and motivate teams, prioritize tasks, and maintain meticulous organizational systems to ensure efficient store operations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Bonus Points

• Aftermarket Accessory knowledge

• Experience with Netsuite platform

What We Offer

Perks + Benefits

Competitive Pay/Salary - Negotiable based on experience

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance - Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days employment

Company 401k with match - Eligible following 90-day intro period

Employee Discount Program - Eligible following 90-day intro period

Paid Time Off - Eligible following 90-day intro period. Accrual based earning up to 120 hours in the 1st year

Professional Development - Opportunities for growth based on performance, employee & company goals

Work/Life Balance - Hours are M-F 7:30am-5:30pm - No weekends

Culture + Environment

We foster a relaxed, friendly, team environment where hard work and drive are valued, teamwork is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.

Toys for Trucks, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.