Location Manager

Direct Automotive Distributing; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Automotive Distributing in Billings, MT is seeking a driven Location Manager to lead our automotive parts distribution operations. This working manager role combines dispatching, customer service, and hands-on warehouse tasks to ensure smooth daily performance.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in automotive parts distribution, strong leadership and reporting skills, and a proven ability to motivate a team while delivering superior service to customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive parts distribution.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze reports.
• Excellent communication and team-motivation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the distribution operation to achieve ongoing objectives.
• Dispatching, customer service, pulling/checking in parts, and warehouse tasks as needed.
• Develop staff, supervise the team, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Analyze reports to improve processes and business outcomes; motivate the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Inventory control

Analytics

Motivation

Physical stamina

Job description

Our continuous growth is fueled by solid relationships with customers, colleagues and suppliers. Each of us delivers extraordinary customer care that is simple, proactive and personal. We take pride in knowing we are part of a company with talented, high-performing professionals who are leading change and growth.

Direct Automotive is currently seeking a driven, business leader to act as our Billings, MT Location Manager.

This position is responsible for leading and managing the distribution operation through successful on-going achievements in the following areas:

• Inventory management
• Staff supervision and development
• Sales Management
• Delivery and warehouse logistics
• Proactive support and service to customers.

This is a working manager role including dispatching, customer service, pulling/checking in parts, and warehouse work whenever necessary.

The Location Manager position requires a proven team player with a passion for customer service, the initiative and drive to successfully lead an operation and its people, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Minimum Requirements Include:

• Must be 21 or older
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an automotive parts distribution
• Strong attention to detail, great communication skills, the capability to analyze reports and information to improve processes and business outcomes, as well as the ability to motivate a team
• Prior experience with sales and customer interaction a plus
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds routinely

Drug screen and background check administered as a condition of employment.

Direct Automotive offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, 401K, paid holidays/vacation. Compensation is based on experience and job performance