Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Stock purchase plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Store Assistant Manager in Michigan (Lowell) to support the store manager in sales, appearance, and operations. This role focuses on hands-on training for a future management position and may involve bilingual communication.

The position emphasizes leadership, hiring, safety compliance, and KPI tracking, with opportunities for career growth within the company.

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.
• ASE Certification and Spanish language ability desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and retail operations with store team.
• Recruit, test, hire, evaluate, promote, discipline, and discharge team members.
• Train new team members; conduct performance evaluations and recommend raises.
• Assist in hiring tasks; interview scheduling and candidate evaluation.
• Ensure safety training and compliance; supervise store operations with management team.
• Manage delivery fleet maintenance and records; oversee scheduling, payroll and timekeeping.
• Review monthly P&L with store manager and identify opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Bilingual (Spanish)

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Compensation Pay Range:

$15.00 - $20.00

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 ranging 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. 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 1, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.