Store Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the store, including sales, inventory, and customer service.
• Ensure that the store is properly stocked with a wide range of auto parts and accessories.
• Manage store cleanliness, merchandising, and the overall appearance of the store.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and meet store targets.
• Provide excellent customer service and support, resolving customer issues or concerns promptly.
• Train and coach staff on product knowledge and customer service techniques to improve customer satisfaction and store performance.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and manage reordering of parts and supplies.
• Perform regular inventory audits to ensure product availability and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to negotiate prices and manage deliveries.
• Hire, train, and manage store employees, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Set performance goals for staff and provide regular feedback and support.
• Organize staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
• Monitor store financial performance, including sales, expenses, and profit margins.
• Prepare and manage store budgets and report performance metrics to upper management.
• Ensure that the store is operating within company policies and legal regulations.
• Ensure that all health and safety standards are followed within the store.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and legal regulations (e.g., proper handling of hazardous materials).

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in retail management, preferably in the auto parts or automotive industry.
• Proven track record of driving sales and leading teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and retail management software.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), stand for long periods, and occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to access inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of auto parts and accessories.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and retail practices.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Customer Focus
• Sales Execution
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Inventory Management
• Financial Acumen
• Safety and Compliance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Retail store environment with frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching to access parts and inventory.
• May require flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Employee discount program for auto parts

Reasonable Accommodations

• Driven Distribution Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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