Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & paid time off

Stock purchase plan & 401(k)

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition educational assistance programs

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

An automotive parts retailer is seeking a qualified Assistant Manager to support store operations and team members. This role involves training, performance evaluations, and ensuring efficient store management. Candidates must have a high school diploma and excellent leadership skills. Opportunities for career advancement and a competitive total compensation package are available, along with training programs to support professional growth. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must complete Assistant Manager Certification and related training programs.
• Fluency in multiple languages preferred, especially Spanish.
• Ability to read and match numerical/alpha characters quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment, and systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist store manager in operations and team supervision.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations for new team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and store organization.
• Train new team members and support safety compliance.
• Handle scheduling, payroll, and KPI monitoring; review P&L with manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Numerical/alpha character matching

Knowledge of automotive parts and systems

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Assistant Manager Certification

Sales Specialist Training

Manager Development Program

ASE Certification

Job description

Assist store manager in areas of sales, appearance, and overall operations of the store. The objective is to receive hands‑on training that prepares the assistant 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 the 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 the store/HUB store. Work jointly with the 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 the Team Weekly and monthly store manager’s 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 the store manager by working with the assistant management team to ensure safety compliance and that all team members receive appropriate training in all areas. Monitor and reinforce safety expectations.
• Make sales calls with or without the store manager. May be assigned a schedule for making weekly customer calls.
• Support the store manager in area of store operations as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the delivery fleet and maintain records for each vehicle. Ensure staff keeps the store/HUB store neat, clean, and organized at all times.
• Electronic scheduling, clocking, and payroll. Learn to utilize the electronic scheduling and time‑keeping 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 the store manager and discuss areas of opportunity.

Skills / Education / Knowledge / Experience / Abilities

• 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 & 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance with optional flexible spending account (FSA)
• Team member health/well‑being 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, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.