Store Manager in Training — Automotive Parts Leader

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Stock & 401k with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

FSA option

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Assistant Manager in Training to support store operations and learn to assume a store manager role. You will work with the district and store managers to supervise professionals, sales specialists, and merchandising teams while focusing on safety, training, and performance.

The program emphasizes hands-on leadership development, stocking, customer service, and financial basics. Successful completion leads to advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved.
• Recruit, test, hire, evaluate, promote, discipline, and discharge team members under supervision.
• Communicate information from meetings to all team members.
• Train new team members and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support store manager in safety compliance and training.
• Make sales calls with/without store manager and schedule weekly customer calls.
• Manage delivery fleet and ensure store/HUB cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor gross profit, returns, price matches, and KPI dashboards.
• Review monthly P&L with store manager and discuss opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Operations supervision

Sales

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Assistant Manager in Training to support store operations and learn to assume a store manager role. You will work with the district and store managers to supervise professionals, sales specialists, and merchandising teams while focusing on safety, training, and performance.

The program emphasizes hands-on leadership development, stocking, customer service, and financial basics. Successful completion leads to advancement within the organization.