Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition educational assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Assistant Manager in Training to help supervise sales, appearance, and daily store operations in Ashland, VA. The role focuses on hands-on training for future store management, with emphasis on leadership, scheduling, payroll, and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma and complete the required certification programs. Bilingual applicants (Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply for better customer support and team

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma and 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 is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Assist store manager in sales, appearance, and operations of the store
• Supervise professional and retail operations and team members
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, and evaluation processes with management
• Train new team members and conduct performance evaluations
• Support safety compliance and scheduling, payroll, and timekeeping
• Make customer calls and assist in store operations and service delivery
• Monitor profitability, returns, and price adjustments; review KPI dashboards

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Manager development program

Bilingual (Spanish)

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Assistant Manager Certification

Sales Specialist Training

Manager Development Program

Tools

Advanced computer skills

ASE Certification

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 are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved:
  • Professional – All delivery and installer service specialists
  • Retail – All parts and merchandising specialists
• Responsible for supervising work performed by all team members assigned to store/HUB store; work jointly with district manager and store manager in recruiting, testing, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and releasing 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 selection of qualified team members.
• Support store manager by working with the assistant management team ensuring safety compliance and ensuring all team members receive appropriate training in all areas; monitor/reinforce safety expectations.
• Make sales calls with/without store manager; may be assigned schedule for making weekly customer calls.
• Support store manager in area of store operations as assigned.
• Responsible for maintenance of delivery fleet and maintain records for each vehicle; ensure staff keeps store/HUB store neat, clean and organized at all times.
• Electronic scheduling, clocking, and payroll; learn to utilize electronic scheduling and timekeeping system and 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 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 & 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance with optional 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 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide the requested accommodation and position details.