Must have 3 years of Store Management and 3 years of parts knowledge either sales or service. Immediate need for a store manager for an automotive part supplier. The Store Manager is responsible for all facets of the stores operation including: Effectively managing the day to day business in such a way that all company objectives are realized and aligned with the companys core values; Ensuring that sales and expense priorities are met so that the store achieves and/or exceeds budgeted financial goals including accounts receivable objectives; Ensuring that an atmosphere of safety and respect for associates and customers exists in our stores at all times. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DUTIES AND ABILITIES: Responsible for consistently growing the business by exceeding all sales, payroll and profit goals with a specific focus on accounts receivable and credit/collection objectives; Monitor and manage authorized inventory to ensure maximum profitability and product availability; Provide input into effective pricing strategies within competitive markets; Maintaining adequate levels of safety and security throughout the store at all times; Maintain the highest standards of customer service, including prompt handling of all customer and associates complaints/concerns; Maintain store appearance and merchandising at or above acceptable company standards; Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic wholesale/retail environment; Ability to make sound, common sense business decisions; Ability to communicate effectively with peers, direct reports and corporate management, both verbally and in writing; Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse population and workforce; Provide input into the selection, hiring, training, developing, and retention processes for quality associates; Ability to lead and manage high performing and collaborative store and outside sales associates; Ability to direct, coordinate and set the example for associates performance; Ability to hold associates accountable for successful outcomes/results; Ability to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources in a cost effective manner; Ability to build strong relationships with associates, customers, office and warehouse support staff, peers and supervisors; Ability to manage labor hours and payroll costs effectively; Ability to think in terms of overall leadership and business objectives; Ability to effectively coach and teach associates to reach their full potential; Ability to plan, schedule, delegate responsibility for and follow-up on assigned duties, while holding associates accountable for achieving both personal and store results; Ability to manage inventory levels for maximum profitability and customer needs, while holding inventory losses to an acceptable level as established by the company; Ability to understand all facets of the store operations model including inventory management, stocking levels, warehousing, parts distribution and delivery systems; Strong organizational and motivational skills; Ability to maintain high standards of customer service and create positive customer experiences that reflect well upon the company; Ability to build customer loyalty; Utilization of all available tools regarding marketing, training and customer technology programs as a means of increasing sales and market share. Familiar in the use of computerized systems and applications to include, electronic parts catalog, inventory control, time calculation, cash, invoicing and credit systems; Ability to write an effective work schedule that ensures appropriate store coverage to improve results and provide high levels of customer service; Ability to monitor all activity within the store and outside sales/delivery program, thus ensuring safe, effective and productive results while driving key business objectives including the reduction or elimination of at-fault accidents; Ability to manage time effectively; Working k owledge of automotive systems.