Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Team Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Educational Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A national auto parts retailer in East Hartford is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee retail operations and team training. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a High School Diploma required. Responsibilities include supervising store operations, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance. The role also offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must complete Assistant Manager Certification.
• Ability to read and match numerical/alpha characters quickly and accurately.
• Ability to read and match numerical/alpha characters quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment and systems.
• Fluency in Spanish highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations and team members.
• Responsible for training new team members.
• Assist in the hiring process and candidate evaluations.
• Assist in hiring by coordinating interviews and candidate selection.
• Support safety compliance and staff training with the store leader.
• Make sales calls with/without the store manager.
• Manage delivery fleet records and payroll/timekeeping.
• Review monthly P&L with the store manager and identify opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of automotive parts

Fluency in multiple languages

Education

High School Diploma

ASE Certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

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)

About O’Reilly Auto Parts

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.