Store Manager in Training

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Syracuse, NY

1d • $16 - $22

About The Position

Assist the store manager with sales, store appearance, and overall store operations. The objective is to receive hands-on training in preparation for a management position in another store or a future location. The role supervises professional and retail operations and team members, supports hiring and training, promotes safety compliance, assists with customer sales calls and store operations, and learns scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and gross-profit management. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 and alpha characters quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment, and systems.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the professional operations of delivery and installer service specialists and the retail operations of parts and merchandising specialists.
• Supervise work performed by team members assigned to the store or HUB store.
• Work jointly with the district manager and store manager on recruiting, testing, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining, and discharging supervised team members.
• Communicate information from Team Weekly and monthly store managers’ meetings to team members.
• Train assigned new team members, conduct their performance evaluations, and recommend pay increases.
• Assist with hiring by completing recruiting tasks, scheduling and participating in interviews, evaluating candidates, and collaborating with management on candidate selection.
• Support the store manager and assistant management team in ensuring safety compliance, appropriate team-member training, and reinforcement of safety expectations.
• Make sales calls with or without the store manager and, when assigned, follow a schedule of weekly customer calls.
• Support the store manager with assigned store operations.
• Maintain the delivery fleet and vehicle records.
• Ensure the store or HUB store is neat, clean, and organized.
• Learn to use electronic scheduling and timekeeping systems and 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 dashboards daily.
• Review the monthly P&L statement with the store manager and discuss areas of opportunity.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401k with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Optional flexible spending account (FSA).
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED