Manager Store Transformation

O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Stock Purchase Plan

401k with Employer Contributions

Starting Day One Medical, Dental, &amp

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Manager Store Transformation to design and implement cutting-edge strategies across its store network, enhancing operations and the customer experience to drive sales.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will pilot new initiatives, leverage data analytics, and manage change programs while guiding field leaders and store teams through adoption and improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field – or equivalent business experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail operations, project management, or innovation roles
• Strong understanding of retail operations, supply chain, and customer service
• Proficient in data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing senior executives and building strong professional relationships.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects and client relationships.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as part of the job performance and will need to rely on judgment and experience to accomplish goals

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies that enhance in-store and digital customer experiences, driving both immediate sales impact and long-term growth.
• Identify opportunities for in-store transformation by researching industry trends and customer behavior.
• Rely on data analytics to measure impact on sales, customer satisfaction, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and merchandise teams to design, pilot, and evaluate new retail technologies and processes.
• Prepare recommendations to senior leadership aligning with strategic goals.
• Drive change management programs and train store teams for adoption of new tools and practices.
• Manage budgets and relationships with external vendors to ensure ROI on initiatives.
• Support e-commerce strategies to complement in-store sales efforts.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Executive influencing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

MBA or Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

The Manager Store Transformation is responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing cutting‑edge strategies and technologies to enhance the operational efficiency and customer experience across our stores with the ultimate goal of increasing sales. This role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to pilot new initiatives, streamline in‑store processes, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives in the competitive auto parts market.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and execute strategies that enhance in‑store and digital customer experiences, driving both immediate sales impact and long‑term growth.
• In partnership with the Retail Product Team, research industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for in‑store, operational transformation.
• Stay abreast of external developments (including innovations, strategies and product offerings of notable competitive and non‑competitive retailers) to identify opportunities and threats.
• Leverage the Retail Product Team to design how technology‑based solutions should enable business transformation, support growth, improve operational efficiencies and overall customer experience.
• Prepare and communicate recommendations regarding current retail customer opportunities to align with senior leadership.
• Utilize data analytics to track the impact of innovations on sales, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
• Engage with field leaders and store teams to drive simple and effective change across the store network.
• Partner cross‑functionally with other teams (IT, marketing, merchandise, etc.) to design, execute, and evaluate proof of concept programs for new retail technologies, processes, and services.
• Gather quantitative and qualitative data from our customers and store teams to measure the success of new initiatives or refine current efforts.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors or partners supporting innovation efforts.
• Manage budgets for transformation projects, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and delivering a return on investment on new initiatives.
• Assess and integrate automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support e‑commerce strategies to compliment in‑store sales efforts.
• Manage and track the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle; enforce and redefine as necessary
• Provide training and resources to store teams for successful adoption of new tools and practices.
• Develop change management programs that support the adoption of technology, streamline operational changes, and enhance team member engagement.
• Drive the prioritization of use cases and the development of capability roadmaps that are aligned with long‑term strategic goals.
• Reduce operational costs through process improvement and/or technology adoption.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field – or equivalent business experience.
• 3‑5 years of experience in retail operations, project management, or innovation roles
• Strong understanding of retail operations, supply chain, and customer service
• Proficient in data analysis, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with and influencing senior executives and building strong professional relationships.
• Demonstrated success in managing large‑scale projects and client relationships.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as part of the job performance and will need to rely on judgment and experience to accomplish goals

DESIRED MBA or Master’s degree in related field

• Experience leading innovation or transformation initiatives within a retail organization
• Familiarity with customer journey mapping, field testing/piloting, and voice of customer programs
• Exposure to emerging retail technologies
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket industry

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote‑from‑within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote‑from‑within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.