Automotive Store Manager

Tharp Consulting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Store Manager in Seattle to oversee overall store performance, maximize sales and profitability, and ensure exceptional guest service. You will manage expenses, human resources, and operating costs while upholding store standards and resolving escalated customer issues.

The role requires leading a team, analyzing trends, and implementing strategies to achieve financial goals, with a focus on strong communication and coaching to drive performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales management experience in automotive or related industries.
• Proven success in team leadership, business development, and achieving sales and profit targets.
• Strong communication, coaching, and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members, set expectations, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with policies through regular meetings and store audits.
• Analyze business trends, develop strategies to meet sales and profit goals, and control inventory.
• Maintain excellent customer service and handle escalated complaints.

Skills

Sales management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Coaching

Job description

Role Overview: The Store Manager oversees overall store performance, ensuring maximum sales, profitability, and exceptional guest service. Responsibilities include managing expenses, human resources, and operating costs, while maintaining store standards and handling escalated customer issues.

Key Duties

• Lead and motivate team members, set expectations, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with policies through regular meetings and store audits.
• Analyze business trends, develop strategies to meet sales and profit goals, and control inventory.
• Maintain excellent customer service and handle escalated complaints.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of sales management experience in automotive or related industries.
• Proven success in team leadership, business development, and achieving sales and profit targets.
• Strong communication, coaching, and strategic planning abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain or hold a State Inspector License.
• Ability to work at least five days including Saturdays.

The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.