Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts in Fargo, ND is seeking a candidate to assist the store manager with sales, appearance, and operations. The role includes hands-on training to prepare for a management position in another location and potential growth within the company.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply; responsibilities include supervising store operations, training staff, assisting in hiring, and ensuring safety and efficiency. A clear path to promotion and leadership development is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma 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.
• Oversee delivery and installer service specialists and merchandising staff.
• Supervise recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, promoting and disciplining team members.
• Train new team members and conduct performance evaluations.
• Assist in the hiring process by completing recruiting tasks and interviewing.
• Support store manager in safety compliance and training across the team.
• Make sales calls and conduct weekly customer outreach as needed.
• Maintain store/HUB operations and payroll, scheduling and timekeeping.
• Review KPI dashboards and monthly P&L with store manager and identify opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Character recognition

Multilingual (Spanish desirable)

Education

High School Diploma

Assistant Manager Certification

Sales Specialist Training

Manager Development Program

ASE Certification

Tools

Advanced computer skills

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.
• Professional – All delivery and installer service specialists.
• Retail – All parts and merchandising specialists.
• Supervise 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 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. Monitor and reinforce 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.
• Maintain delivery fleet and records for each vehicle. Ensure staff keeps store/HUB store neat, clean and organized at all times. Handle electronic scheduling, clocking, and payroll. Learn to utilize the electronic scheduling and timekeeping system and the payroll entry functions.
• 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)

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.