Store Manager/Manager in Training - Cincinnati Area

Smythauto; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health care, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with a match

Generous employee discount

Job summary

An automotive parts retailer in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Store Manager to drive store operations, improve market penetration, and lead a productive team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, retail auto parts experience, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and a generous employee discount.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates high level of integrity.
• Ability to drive customer service and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as P&L statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all store operations to improve market penetration.
• Drive store sales and promotions.
• Recruits, supervises, schedules, trains, and develops store personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Business reports analysis

Job description

Smyth Auto Parts is a privately held automotive aftermarket company, owned and operated by the Smyth family since it was founded by George Smyth over 60 years ago. Today this family‑owned operation now owns and operates 18 auto part retail locations, 8 paint centers and 5 warehouse distribution centers serving Greater Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern and Central Kentucky and Nashville Tennessee.

Smyth has over one million parts including OE, performance, and accessory parts. Smyth also carries a complete line of tools and equipment for the “do it yourself” and professional installers. With a motto of “Right Part. Right Price. Right Now.”

Smyth is seeking an experienced, seasoned professional, who will be responsible for the auto parts store operation. Must maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrate initiative and lead by example.

Store Manager responsibilities

• Manage all store operations to improve market penetration, provide excellent customer service, and generate increased return on investment.
• Helping outside sales in identifying, developing and maintaining customer accounts.
• Drive store sales and promotions.
• Recruits, supervises, schedules, trains, and develops store personnel.
• Attend Vendor training to stay up to date with new developments in the automotive parts industry.
• Maintains sales productivity, store appearance and merchandising standards.
• Payroll budgets and store goals.

Store Manager Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Parts Management
• Retail Auto Parts
• ASE certification preferred, but not required
• Demonstrates high level of integrity
• Excellent communication and decision making skills
• Ability to drive customer service and excel in a fast paced environment
• Maintain a positive environment that develops and engages teams and generates sales
• Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as P&L statements
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Health care, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401kplan with a match
• A generous employee discount on parts and supplies