STORE MANAGER - Store #317

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nixon (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Coast Distributing in Texas is seeking a Store Manager to lead the daily operations of an automotive parts store. You will manage a store team, drive sales, and ensure customer satisfaction while upholding safety and inventory controls.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will train and coach staff, schedule shifts, monitor performance, and collaborate with HR on hiring and development. The role requires at least a high school diploma and 3 years in retail with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher not strictly required but preferred for leadership roles.
• Experience leading retail teams and achieving sales goals is essential.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities are critical for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead store team to meet sales targets and deliver excellent customer service.
• Coach and train staff on processes, merchandising, and safety procedures.
• Schedule shifts, monitor labor costs, and manage on-boarding and coaching of direct reports.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree in business administration preferred

Tools

Inventory management systems

Cataloging systems

Job description

JobTitle:Store Manager

Classification:Exempt

About Us:

Third Coast Distributing was founded in 2013 and is part of aglobal service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive andindustrial replacement parts.Doing business as NAPA Auto Parts, TCD servesthousands of customers from an independent networkacross South and Central Texas.

About the Role:

The Store Manager will have the overallresponsibility for the people, processes and operations of a store. P rovides daily leadershipwhile building a high performing store team by training and coaching, goalsetting, supporting with problem solving and process improvement, settingstandards, and recognizing and rewarding team members. Positionreports directly to the Area Manager.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Builda team of passionate team members who strive to exceed the customer experience.
• Drivetotal store sales, understand your role in sales growth and how your store andteam contribute to and impacts total profitability.
• Buildand coach store team members to consistently deliver high levels of customerservice and business results.
• Establisha culture of accountability through clear expectations and performancemanagement (listen, observe, recognize and coach) on critical Service andEngagement behaviors.
• Train team members onoperational processes, merchandizing standards, store appearance, and profitability.
• Ensure that proper processes and procedures areutilized to minimize inventory shrinkage.
• Anticipate staffing needs, store talentplan and recruit both long and short term.
• Partner with HR in the areas of hiring,development, coaching, and termination.
• Accountable for the on-boarding, coaching and training of alldirect reports.
• Oversee controllable expenses, create workschedules, approve timecards, and monitor labor costs.
• Understand, interpret, and comply with all Companypolicies.
• Maintains unwavering execution of safety, health and securitystandards.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the store,stockroom, and outside area.

About You:

The idealcandidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School Degree or equivalent;college degree in business administration preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years experienceworking in a retail environment, ideally in a managerial role. Automotive after-market serviceindustry preferred.
• Knowledge andunderstanding of cataloging and/or inventory management systems.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, andcommunication skills.
• Relate well with and interact with all levelsof the organization.
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Microsoft Office Suiteproficiency
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independentlyand with a team.
• Experience working cross functionally andgaining consensus to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age orolder.
• Occasionally required to drive on behalf ofthe company; must possess and maintain a current, valid drivers license.
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficientlyand safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 60 pounds.

This jobdescription is not an all-inclusive list of duties performed, but ratherareflection of typical work performed in the position. The job description doesnot restrict supervisors from assigning additional responsibilities notspecified in the job description.

Third Coast Distributing is an equal employment opportunity employer whomay provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions of the job.