Store Manager in Training

About the role

O'Reilly Auto Parts is hiring a Store Manager in Training for its White Bear Lake, Minnesota store. The person assists the store manager in sales, appearance and overall store operations while receiving hands-on training to prepare for a management position in another store or future location. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise professional (delivery and installer service specialists) and retail (parts and merchandising specialists) operations and team members.
• Work with the district manager and store manager on recruiting, hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and discharging team members.
• Communicate information from weekly and monthly store manager meetings to all team members.
• Train new team members, handle performance evaluations and recommend pay increases.
• Help with hiring by completing recruiting tasks, scheduling and taking part in interviews.
• Support the store manager and assistant management team on safety compliance, training and reinforcement of safety expectations.
• Make sales calls, possibly on a weekly schedule, and support store operations as assigned.
• Maintain the delivery fleet and keep records for each vehicle.
• Learn the electronic scheduling, clocking and payroll entry functions.
• Monitor customer returns for core and warranty abuse, review competitive price matches and price overrides, and review team productivity and the KPI dashboard daily.
• Review the monthly P&L with the store manager and discuss opportunities.

Required profile

• High school diploma.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Completion of the 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.
• Desired: O'Reilly store or distribution center experience, completed O'Reilly management training, ASE certification, advanced computer skills, fluency in multiple languages (Spanish highly desired).

What we offer

• Pay range of $11.13 to $20.00 per hour, with possible premiums based on schedule, facility, season or work performed.
• Paid time off and stock purchase plan with 401(k) contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with an optional FSA.
• Tuition assistance programs and career growth opportunities.