Store Manager

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Novato, CA

25d

About The Position

Toscalito Tire & Auto Service specializes in tires for passenger and light trucks, medium trucks, industrial and agricultural vehicles, as well as mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, and engine diagnostics. The Store Manager is responsible for the store’s overall financial and operational performance. This includes establishing and maintaining guest services and overseeing store operations to maximize sales and profitability through expense control, human resource management, operating-cost management, and shrink control. The Store Manager leads and develops employees, manages sales and profit performance, safeguards company assets, and maintains the store’s facilities, equipment, housekeeping, and merchandising standards. Compensation is described as having earning potential of up to $150,000 annually, based on experience, through salary and bonus.

Requirements

Two or more years of management experience or equivalent business experience in the automotive industry.
Experience managing and coaching team members through effective communication.
Demonstrated ability to develop and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual plans with clearly defined store goals.
A track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals.
Possess a valid driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work a minimum of five days, including weekends.
Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk to access various areas of the building.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly; full range of motion in arms and hands; and ability to feel, handle, or finger objects frequently.
Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear and speak, with vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Automotive Technician or in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Set expectations and communicate regularly with employees about job responsibilities, goals, training, development, and customer service.
Coach or counsel employees and hold them accountable for responsibilities, training, and goals.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures through activities such as employee meetings and store audits.
Partner with HR to recruit, interview, and hire employees as business needs dictate.
Conduct regular performance evaluations for all employees.
Analyze business trends and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed sales and profit targets.
Share financial targets and results with employees during store meetings.
Review invoices and daily reports to identify opportunities to grow the business.
Maintain controls over the company’s physical and financial assets.
Follow closing procedures, including timely deposits of checks and cash.
Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards throughout the store, and uphold merchandising standards that support customer comfort.
Inspect equipment regularly and request maintenance as necessary.
Ensure unused purchased parts are returned to vendors promptly and credits are received and forwarded to Accounting.