ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

CJ's Tire & Auto•Lansdale, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager is part of the management team and helps make decisions and carry out duties that affect the store’s financial success. The role supports the store’s mission and vision, promotes products and services through personal sales, and supervises, directs, and motivates associates to execute the business plan and maximize sales and profits. The Assistant Store Manager also assists the Store Operations Manager with reviewing store profit-and-loss and asset performance against budget accountability. The position is based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and is full-time. The posting advertises a five-day work week, no Sundays, no evenings, and short Saturdays, as well as a salary plus commission and incentives. However, it also requires the ability to work extended days of 10–12 hours three times a week, including at least two closing shifts per week, not including Saturday.

Requirements

At least 1 year of automotive and/or retail management experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to handle prolonged standing and walking and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work extended workdays of 10–12 hours three times a week, including at least two closing shifts per week, not including Saturday.
Ability to handle stressful situations and work in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical skills to interpret reports and information and develop strategies.
Extensive verbal communication skills for customer and associate relations.

Nice To Haves

Some college or post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Spend at least 75% of time selling and promoting products and services to retail customers.
Maintain positive customer relations by developing and monitoring associates’ customer service skills and personal sales, and by ensuring effective handling of customer complaints.
Promote positive sales trends through effective team training and motivation.
Complete administrative duties and maintain proper company documentation.
Manage personnel, including training, scheduling, and directing work activity.
Assist the Store Operations Manager with recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new employees, as well as discipline and performance-evaluation decisions for existing employees.
Control inventory by analyzing reports, identifying problems, and developing and implementing solutions.
Manage inventory levels to obtain maximum sales and profits.
Maintain the facility to business standards, including the building, equipment, parking lot, and grounds.
Assist the Store Operations Manager in reviewing store profit-and-loss and asset performance against budget accountability.