Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Tipton, IA is seeking an assistant manager in training to support the store manager in all areas of sales, appearance and operations. This role provides hands-on development for a future store manager or regional leadership position, with a focus on systems, team development, and KPI targets.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, training new staff, handling scheduling and payroll, maintaining safety standards, and partnering with the district manager to evaluate

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to complete management training programs.
• Experience in retail or automotive parts a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to learn store operations and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist store manager in supervising sales and operations.
• Train and evaluate team members; support hiring and coaching.
• Oversee safety, scheduling, and payroll processes.
• Support revenue growth through customer calls and merchandising.
• Review P&L with manager and identify opportunities.

Skills

High School Diploma

Interpersonal leadership

Assistant Manager Certification

Sales Specialist Training

Manager Development Program

Numerical literacy

Automotive knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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. 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.

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.

The store manager in training is to be evaluated by the district manager and store manager every six months. At the time associate manager has completed listed requirements, he/she will be considered CERTIFIED in this position and eligible for a store manager or other position depending on progress and knowledge of candidate.

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 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.