Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Altoona, IA is seeking candidates for a Store Manager in Training role. Assist store manager in sales, appearance, and operations with hands-on training aimed at advancing to a management position at another location.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. You will supervise professional and retail operations, participate in hiring, training, safety, scheduling, and performance evaluations, and help manage profit, inventory, and KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Complete Assistant Manager Certification, Sales Specialist Training, and Manager Development Program
• Ability to read and match numerical/alpha characters quickly and accurately
• Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment and systems
• Spanish language skills desired

Responsibilities

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members.
• Coordinate recruiting, testing, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and discharging staff under supervision.
• Train new team members and conduct performance evaluations.
• Assist in hiring tasks, interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
• Support store manager with safety training, scheduling, and payroll processes.
• Monitor KPIs, monthly P&L reviews, and address opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Spanish (desirable)

Advanced computer skills

O'Reilly experience

Education

High School Diploma

Assistant Manager Certification

Sales Specialist Training

Manager Development Program

ASE Certification

O'Reilly management training

Job description

Assist store manager in areas of sales, appearance, and overall operations of store. Objective is to receive hands on training preparing manager in training for a management position in another store or future location. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved.

• A. Professional - All delivery and installer service specialists
• B. Retail - All parts and merchandising specialists

Responsible for supervising work performed by all team members assigned to store/HUB store. Working jointly with district manager and store manager in recruiting, testing, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and discharging team members under his/her supervision. Communicate all information contained in Team Weekly and monthly store managers’ meetings to all team members. Train new team members assigned to him or her. Handle team member performance evaluations and recommend pay increases for these individuals. Assist in the hiring process by completing recruiting tasks, scheduling and participating in interviews, evaluating candidates, and collaborating with management to ensure the selection of qualified team members. Support store manager by working with the assistant management team ensuring safety compliance and that all team members receive appropriate training in all areas. Monitoring/reinforcement of safety expectations. Make sales calls with/without store manager. May be assigned a schedule for making weekly customer calls. Support store manager in area of store operations as assigned. Responsible for the maintenance of delivery fleet and maintain records for each vehicle. Ensure staff is keeping store/HUB store neat, clean and organized at all times Electronic scheduling, clocking, and payroll. Learn to utilize the electronic scheduling and timekeeping system and the payroll entry functions. Learn to manage key components of gross profit. Monitor professional customer returns for core and warranty abuse. Review competitive price matches and price overrides for proper use. Review individual team member productivity and KPI dashboard daily. Review monthly P&L statement with store manager and discuss areas of opportunity.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Must complete Assistant Manager Certification, Sales Specialist Training, and Manager Development Program
• Ability to read and match numerical/alpha characters quickly and accurately
• Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment and systems

Desired:

• O’Reilly store and/or distribution center experience
• Completed O’Reilly management training program
• Advanced computer skills
• ASE Certification
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

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.