Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 15,153 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition educational assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Assistant Manager in training to support store operations in Ohio. You will supervise parts sales, service, and merchandising while learning to manage day-to-day activities and drive performance with guidance from the store and district leadership.

Responsibilities include hiring support, scheduling, training, safety compliance, and KPI monitoring. The role emphasizes leadership, customer focus, and the path to a future store-management position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved.
• Recruiting, testing, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and discharging team members under supervision.
• Train new team members and handle performance evaluations.
• Assist in the hiring process with recruitment tasks and interviews.
• Support store manager and management team ensuring safety compliance and training.
• Make sales calls and schedule weekly customer calls.
• Manage delivery fleet and maintain records for each vehicle.
• Oversee payroll entry and timekeeping systems.
• Review monthly P&L and KPI dashboards with store manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Numerical literacy

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma

ASE Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$11.00 - $17.00

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance or premiums, may be paid in amounts varying per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

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. 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 discharging team members under 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 or 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 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 and paid time off
• Stock purchase plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one
• Medical, dental, and 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 (800) 471‑7431 option 1, and provide your requested accommodation and position details.