Store Manager in Training

About the role

Assist store manager in areas of sales, appearance, and overall operations of store. Objective is to receive hands on training preparing manager in training for a management position in another store or future location. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members involved, including all delivery and installer service specialists (Professional) and all parts and merchandising specialists (Retail).
• Responsible for supervising work performed by all team members assigned to store/HUB store.
• Working 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 Team Weekly 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; monitoring/reinforcement of safety expectations.
• Make sales calls with/without store manager; may be assigned a schedule for making weekly customer calls.
• Support store manager in area of store operations as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance 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: learn to utilize the electronic scheduling and timekeeping system and the payroll entry functions.
• Learn to manage key components of gross profit.
• Monitor professional customer returns for core and warranty abuse.
• Review competitive price matches and price overrides for proper use.
• Review individual team member productivity and KPI dashboard daily.
• Review monthly P&L statement with store manager and discuss areas of opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• O’Reilly store and/or distribution center experience
• Completed O’Reilly management training program
• Advanced computer skills
• ASE Certification
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

Benefits

• 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