Assistant Store Manager

The Assistant Store Manager at O'Reilly Auto Parts supports the Store Manager in areas of sales, customer service, store appearance, and operations. Key responsibilities include leading the store team, managing customer service levels, staffing the retail sales counter, setting team member goals, providing feedback, and hiring new employees. Additionally, this role involves assisting with various administrative tasks such as processing returns, handling special orders, and maintaining the store environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the store team in providing excellent customer service to retail and professional customers.
• Supervise the customer service levels on the retail showroom, including executing customer service programs.
• Work with the store manager to ensure adequate staffing, particularly during peak business hours.
• Aid in the hiring process by completing recruiting tasks, scheduling interviews, evaluating candidates, and collaborating with management.
• Ensure the telephone is answered according to company policy and handle buy online/ship to store, hub and store to store transfers, and DC add orders in a timely manner.
• Utilize the electronic outside purchase order ledger to manage special orders and outside purchases efficiently.
• Process retail customer returns and exchanges in an efficient and friendly manner, issue refunds accurately, and stage returned merchandise correctly.
• Invoice all merchandise, including core charges and warranties, before products leave the store.
• Communicate Zipline messages, delegate and complete Image Maker and merchandising tasks as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, including adherence to the posted work schedule, changes, and proper clocking in/out.
• Perform all store opening/closing duties, including day end procedures, verifying/securing money/deposits, preparing bank deposits, ensuring security measures are in place, and managing delivery vehicles.
• Maintain the store building, parking lot, exterior signage/lighting, computer hardware, in-store service/test equipment, and delivery vehicles.

Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities

• Sales Specialist Training
• Assistant Manager Certification
• RSS Certification
• Certified Parts Professional Certification (Desired)
• ASE Certification (Desired)
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions
• Total Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

Company Information

O'Reilly Auto Parts is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in a strong promote-from-within philosophy and offer a total compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law.