Store Manager Job in South Jacksonville 32256, Florida US
What we’re looking for:
Autopart International is seeking motivated and sales/customer-service oriented Store Managers to join our growing team! We are currently expanding and adding new stores in several markets, so we’re always looking for great management candidates. If you have previous management skills in a sales-driven environment, great business and operational knowledge, and a firm understanding of the importance of delivering superior customer service, then we want to hear from you! As long as you have an interest in our industry, great sales skills and a willingness to learn, we can train you on the specific parts/product knowledge you need!
What we do:
Autopart International provides a full range of superior quality replacement parts for both Import and Domestic vehicles. We pride ourselves on providing premium quality products at competitive prices while delivering the best customer service in the industry.
We cater to professional installers and technicians in the auto industry (business-to-business) and have over 200 company-owned wholesale stores along the Eastern seaboard, with 2,800 AMAZING team members…and counting! Autopart International has been growing exponentially over past several years and this growth will continue in the years to come.
Autopart International offers excellent pay and benefits, a tremendous teamwork environment, and many career growth opportunities. We empower our associates to think outside the box and create a fun, friendly work environment –together, we are one awesome team!
What you’ll do as Store Manager – the details!
· Primarily responsible for managing an individual location which sources, stocks, sells, and delivers auto parts to local installers and other potential sellers of auto parts.
· Drive store sales to meet/exceed sales and gross profit targets.
· Manage all functions of store operations, which include personnel, inventory, credit, payroll, deliveries, pricing, shipping and receiving, customer service, warehousing and distribution, security and safety, and fleet maintenance.
· Ensure that customer service standards are high and that complaints are quickly resolved.
· Maximize sales potential through identifying new ways to drive sales and building relationships with customers in your market.
· Motivate, coach, mentor, manage and train team members; delegate assignments to Assistant Manager and other store staff as needed; monitor and evaluate team member performance
· Lead by example, inspire teamwork, and communicate company procedures and policies.
Knowledge and Experience Desired:
· Minimum 3-4 years of previous experience managing staff (retail or wholesale, selling environment)
· Experience in the automotive industry preferred (if you’re willing to learn, we’re willing to train!)
· Must have operations experience with full PL responsibility
· Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
· Previous sales/selling experience required - must be comfortable with the sales dynamic
· Ambitious, results driven and goal oriented
· Ability to work well in a fast-paced multitasking environment
· Solid verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
· Detail oriented, with strong decision-making and problem solving skills
· Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction, with good decision-making and problem resolution skills
· Self-motivated with a drive to succeed; experience coaching and motivating others
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally as needed
· Must be able to stand for long periods, bend, climb stairs/ladders, and use a computer
· Travel by car to stores and customers as needed
· If offered a position, you must pass a background check, drug screen and motor vehicle check prior to your start date.