Store Manager

Smythauto; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive aftermarket company is seeking an experienced Store Manager to oversee operations at their retail location in Lexington, Kentucky. The role involves managing store productivity, driving sales, and developing a strong team to ensure excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a background in retail auto parts, strong leadership skills, and the ability to analyze business performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k match

Paid vacations and holidays

Generous employee discounts

Monthly bonus structure

Qualifications

• Experience in parts management and retail auto parts.
• Demonstrates high level of integrity.
• Ability to review and analyze business reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage all store operations to improve market penetration.
• Drive store sales and promotions.
• Recruit and train store personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Decision Making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ASE certification

Job description

Description

Store Manager - Auto Parts
Smyth Auto Parts is a privately held automotive aftermarket company, owned and operated by the Smyth family since it was founded by George Smyth over 60 years ago. Today this family-owned operation now owns and operates 18 auto part retail locations, 8 paint centers and 5 warehouse distribution centers serving Greater Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern and Central Kentucky, and Nashville Tennessee.

Smyth has over one million parts including OE, performance, and accessory parts. Smyth also carries a complete line of tools and equipment for the “do it yourself” and professional installers. With a motto of “Right Part. Right Price. Right Now.,”

Smyth is seeking an experienced, seasoned professional, who will be responsible for the auto parts store operation. Must maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrate initiative and lead by example.

Store Manager responsibilities:

• Manage all store operations to improve market penetration, provide excellent customer service, and generate increased return on investment.
• Helping outside sales in identifying, developing and maintaining customer accounts.
• Drive store sales and promotions.
• Recruits, supervises, schedules, trains, and develops store personnel.
• Attend Vendor training to stay up to date with new developments in the automotive parts industry.
• Maintains sales productivity, store appearance and merchandising standards.
• Payroll budgets and store goals.

Requirements

Store Manager Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Parts Management
• Retail Auto Parts
• ASE certification preferred, but not required
• Demonstrates high level of integrity
• Excellent communication and decision making skills
• Ability to drive customer service and excel in a fast paced environment
• Maintain a positive environment that develops and engages teams and generates sales
• Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as P&L statements
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent.

Smyth Auto parts offers competitive salary, accompanied by monthly bonus structure along with benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life, 401k/match, paid vacations, paid holidays, and generous employee discounts.

Please send in your resume for consideration.