Service Manager Trainee

Pep Boys; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Manager in Training to oversee store operations and ensure exceptional customer service. The role involves motivating a team, managing sales, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in retail management, particularly in automotive. This position offers a competitive pay range and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience in retail management, preferably automotive.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for store and service center operations.
• Deliver expected sales and customer service.
• Manage a high-performance team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Communication

Organization

Integrity

Education

Two-year college or technical school program

Job description

Position Summary

A Manager in Training is responsible for the effective overall operation of the store and service center through motivational leadership, and is responsible for delivering expected sales and customer Service throughout the unit; ensure the store and service center operates under safe conditions according to established policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and state regulations; provides technical, administrative, operational and motivational direction to develop a dynamic high performance team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sales, Profit and Productivity


• Customer Service


• Merchandise Presentation and Facility Maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong people management and leadership skills


• Approachability


• Customer Focus


• Drive for Results


• Integrity and Trust


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Presentation Skills


• Sound business sense


• Strong organization and time management skills


• Practical math skills


• Practical reading skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing and reaching.


• Need full range of motion for reaching, bending and stooping.


• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.


• Lifting of heavy equipment of up to 50 pounds.


• May work outside and be exposed to weather.


• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Educational and /or Experience Level

• Two years related experience in retail management, preferably automotive


• Completion of two-year college or technical school program


• Equivalent combination of education and experience with proven results

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

• Current, valid drivers license issued in state of residence


• Equipment Safety Certification

The pay range for this position is between $22.65 and $27.27 hr. based on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.