Store Manager in Training

About the role

O'Reilly Auto Parts is looking for a Store Manager in Training at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa store. The person assists the store manager in sales, appearance and overall store operations, with the goal of receiving hands-on training to prepare for a management position in another store or a future location. The role is supervised by the district manager and the store manager.

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.
• Share information from weekly and monthly store manager meetings with team members and train new hires.
• Handle performance evaluations and recommend pay increases.
• 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 gross profit, customer returns for core and warranty abuse, competitive price matches and price overrides, and review the team's 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.
• Ability to read and match numerical and alpha characters quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment and systems.
• Completion of the Assistant Manager Certification, Sales Specialist Training and Manager Development Program.
• Desired: O'Reilly store or distribution center experience, completion of the O'Reilly management training program, advanced computer skills and ASE certification.

What we offer

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock purchase plan and 401k with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with an optional FSA.
• Tuition assistance programs and career growth opportunities.