ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

CJ's Tire & Auto • New Holland, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager is part of the store management team and helps make decisions and perform duties that affect the store’s financial success. The role supports the store operations manager in meeting sales, profit, and budget goals while promoting the company’s products and services to retail customers. At least 75% of the position’s time is spent selling and promoting products and services. The role also involves supervising and motivating associates, supporting store operations, managing inventory, and maintaining the facility.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of automotive and/or retail management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work extended days 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

• Sell and promote company products and services to retail customers, spending at least 75% of work time on these activities.
• Maintain positive customer relations by developing and monitoring associates’ customer service and sales skills, and by ensuring effective handling of customer complaints.
• Train and motivate the team to promote positive sales trends.
• Complete administrative duties and maintain proper company documentation.
• Train, schedule, and direct associates’ work activities.
• Assist the store operations manager with recruiting, selecting, and onboarding employees, and with discipline and performance evaluation decisions for existing employees.
• Assist the store operations manager in reviewing store profit-and-loss and asset performance against budget.
• Analyze inventory reports, identify problems, develop and implement solutions, and manage inventory levels to maximize sales and profits.
• Maintain the building, equipment, parking lot, and grounds to business standards.
• Embod​​y the company’s mission and vision statements.

Benefits

• Five-day work week with no Sundays, no evenings, and short Saturdays.
• Generous salary plus a commission plan.
• Attractive incentives, ride-and-drive events, and trip getaways.
• Best assistant managers earn $50K plus.
• Comprehensive benefits package and employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Dedicated training department with full-time staff.
• Opportunities for associate development and promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed