Parts Manager jobs in Charleston, WV

Summary: 

The Store Manager is responsible for all facets of the store’s operation including:  Effectively managing the day to day business in such a way that all company objectives are realized and aligned with the company’s 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; 
• 2  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 associate’s 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 knowledge of automotive systems;