Assistant Store Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maximizes sales by helping customers select and purchase merchandise, while following all company standards, policies and procedures. Manages store team by overseeing the sales floor and delivery area. Assistant Store Managers partner with the Store Manager, Territory Sales Manager, and store team to implement all corporate and store programs, practices and policies. Works with store staff to follow store merchandising standards and restock merchandise. Develops and implements productivity improvements and efficiencies. Responsible for adhering to the stores budget.
Major Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the store assets including cash, inventory, vehicles, furniture and fixtures.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and execute the development, assessment, implementation and tracking of all store and growth initiatives
• Ensure key processes are in place through staff evaluations and data analysis
• Instill a sense of urgency within the team to increase sales and improve customer service
• Utilize your expertise in providing sound advice, coaching and assistance to store team and monitor all aspects of operations
• Communicate the company’s expectations and culture through actions, verbal instructions and in writing to new and existing team members
• Emphasize a professional appearance and image at every level
• Work closely with Store Manager on payroll management and productivity improvements and forecast staffing needs
• Promote efficiency to maximize store profitability
• Provide leadership to team on how to build new accounts and penetrate existing customers
• Become a major participant and contributor to this growing company
• Resolve any customer and /or team member issues in a timely professional manner
• Ensure retail sales area and displays are merchandised effectively
• Identify and understand the competitions strengths and weaknesses
• Other Duties: Ensure safety, verify bank deposits are processed daily, review, approve and initial all cash refunds, voided invoices and price overrides.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and experience in the Automotive Aftermarket
• Motivation, willingness to learn new skills and gain knowledge about all aspects of store operations
• Sales, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work weekends
• Experience in supervising others in a fast paced, retail/wholesale environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

About MPEC | NAPA:

We are a family-owned company that operates nearly 181 MPEC | NAPA Auto Parts stores in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We employ a wide variety of people in a wide variety of roles: from parts professionals and delivery drivers to regional managers and Store Managers to executives and support staff in many critical administrative roles at our headquarters office in Rockford, Illinois. Whether you’re looking for a part time job or a lifetime career, we just might be the new work family you’re looking for.