Store Manager

Arnold Motor Supply•Washington, IA

About The Position

For almost 100 years, Arnold Motor Supply has been a leading distributor and retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories with 80 locations across the Midwest. We are recognized as a Top Workplace year after year because we keep it simple – our employees and customers are the most important part of everything we do. Our Store Managers are the hub around which one of our local branches turn. They manage the critical connections between our associates and our customers, and foster our focus on service. If you have the leadership, expertise and drive to run one of our critical businesses, then we'll give you the opportunity to grow and develop within an organization where the skies the limit!

Requirements

Must be passionate about understanding and meeting the needs of our customers!
High school diploma or equivalent. College degree a plus!
Demonstrated leadership and management skills
Strong business acumen required, preferably with strong auto parts knowledge/background
Strong communication skills and a love of engaging with people!
Ability to provide strong leadership to the operation to create a high-performance team through customer focus, open communication, coaching and listening
Ability to work flexible retail hours including evenings and weekends
Lifting of a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Standing, lifting, twisting, bending, walking and sitting.
Ability to use the computer
Ability to use the phone

Nice To Haves

College degree a plus!

Responsibilities

Exemplify and drive our focus to provide extraordinary service to our customers – Service is the Difference!
Understand our customers wants and needs and continuously seek new and better ways to meet those needs
Drive continuous improvement of the local market operating plan and business results
Lead efforts to ensure outstanding customer service in all that we do!
Maximize store’s sales and financial performance
Hire, train and develop customer-focused associates
Monitor and manage inventory levels
Maintain store appearance and merchandising standards
Ensure the highest safety standards are followed!
Manage store’s daily accounting functions
Monitor and collect accounts receivable
Implement loss prevention procedures
Ensure maintenance of building and equipment
Conduct weekly store meetings