Transition Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 60,405 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Educational Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a capable store leadership professional to support the Store Manager in sales, customer service, inventory control, and daily operations. This role advances from hands-on supervision toward a broader leadership path within the store or hub facility.

You will supervise team members, participate in recruiting and training, ensure safety and performance standards, and communicate key updates to staff while driving profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ASE certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities demonstrated in retail.
• Experience supervising store teams and coordinating daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved.
• Respectfully manage recruitment, testing, hiring, evaluating, promoting and disciplining team members.
• Coaching and training new staff; manage performance evaluations and pay increases.
• Assist in store accounting, daily reports, cash handling and security.
• Ensure safety, scheduling, payroll, and KPI dashboards are monitored daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Retail operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE Certification

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$60,405.80 - $74,000.00

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Responsibilities

Assist store manager in areas of sales, appearance, and overall operations of store. Hands‑on store management preparing for a transition in management position to another store or position.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved.
• Responsible for supervising work performed by all team members assigned to store/HUB store. Work 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 Zipline 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.
• 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 Store Manager by working with the assistant management team ensuring safety compliance and that all team members receive appropriate training in all areas including, but not limited to:
• Training: FastTrack Training work‑exercises during team members’ introductory training, customer service programs, required training certifications, equipment utilized for in‑store services, miscellaneous training workshops.
• Coaching new team members, delivery vehicles, accidents / 1‑800 call‑in reports, monitoring/reinforcement of safety expectations.
• Make sales calls with or without store manager. May be assigned a schedule for making weekly customer calls.
• Support store manager in area of store operations as assigned including store accounting/daily report, daily invoice review (i.e., cash paid outs, voids, sales tax, missing tickets, etc.), cash management, store security, etc.
• Responsible for store/vehicle maintenance, performance and appearance 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.
• Manage key components of profitability.
• Monitor professional customer returns for core and warranty abuse.
• Review competitive price matches and price overrides for proper use and address. Review individual team member productivity and KPI dashboard daily.
• Review monthly P&L statement with store manager and discuss areas of opportunity.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills / Education / Knowledge / Experience / Abilities

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 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

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 [phone] option 1, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.