Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager

Compensation: Salaried

Location: South Western NH, South Eastern VT & Greenfield MA

Join our team at Sanel NAPA, a leading player in the Automotive Aftermarket industry. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Area Manager to oversee the financial success and day-to-day operations of a group of stores within a designated geographical area. Geographical area includes: Keene NH, Newport NH, Claremont NH, Brattleboro VT, Bellows Falls VT, Londonderry VT, Springfield VT, Greenfield MA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve financial objectives and quotas.
• Identify and cultivate new customers, leading to revenue opportunities for Sanel NAPA.
• Build and coach store teams to deliver exceptional customer service and drive business results.
• Manage and implement turnaround plans for underperforming stores.
• Establish and nurture relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
• Drive business initiatives for improving distribution channels and managing store resets.
• Oversee the management of business assets, including purchasing, equipment, and inventory.
• Evaluate and analyze financial and operational data. Make necessary adjustments and take action based on projections to enhance performance, collaborating with Sanel NAPA Store Managers, and formulating a plan of action as required.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, development, coaching, and promotional opportunities.
• Ensure high standards of performance and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree or equivalent Automotive Aftermarket experience.
• Solid knowledge of NAPA store operations.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales and profit quotas.
• Direct store experience; P&L analysis experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in crafting and delivering regular verbal and electronic presentations at store, corporate, and executive meetings.
• Showcase a proven capability to establish and execute daily, weekly, and monthly agendas.
• Display flexibility and adeptness in working within a team environment.
• Exhibit the capacity to diagnose problems, gather information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and resolve a range of operational issues from routine to complex.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and explain instructions, processes, and policies, including financial, inventory, and operational reports.
• Establish programs and procedures, identify operational problems, and recommend a plan of action in situations where limited standardization may exist.
• Possess personal qualities of flexibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner, approaching others tactfully, handling pressure effectively, treating individuals with respect regardless of their status, accepting responsibility for actions, and consistently following through on commitments.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and employees.
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities and the capability to fulfill assignments with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.
• Reach, handle objects, and use hands regularly.
• Stand, walk, and climb stairs regularly.
• Bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently.
• Talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work both indoors and outdoors regularly in all elements.

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If you are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for the Automotive Aftermarket industry, we invite you to apply.

Sanel NAPA is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Join us in driving success and innovation in the Automotive Aftermarket! Apply now.