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Assistant Store Manager
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What they do
A Retail Associate Manager assists the manager at a retail store, either an independent business or a store that is part of a large retail chain. Supervises sales associates and retail store operations. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. May prepare work schedules and hire, train and evaluate sales associates. May supervise warehouse, cleaning, maintenance or security staff. Assists with resolving customer complaints.
$39,054 / year median in Indiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
A typical day might include:
Leading your team and keeping everyone moving in the same direction Taking care of customers and making sure they have a great experience Driving sales and helping your team hit their goals Keeping an eye on car count, ARO, close rate, gross profit and overall shop performance Coaching service advisors and technicians—not just pointing out what's wrong Hiring, training and developing good people Keeping parts, inventory and expenses under control Handling schedules, opening/closing and the normal day-to-day stuff that comes with running a shop Jumping in when things get busy instead of watching everyone else drown Solving problems before they turn into bigger problems Keeping the shop clean, organized, safe and professional Celebrating wins, fixing what's not working, and coming back tomorrow ready to do it again We don't expect perfection. We do expect effort, accountability and a good attitude. What You Can Expect From Us We believe accountability goes both ways. We'll work to provide you with the cars, equipment, training, leadership and support you need to be successful. Forged Auto Group offers competitive compensation, performance-based earning opportunities, paid time off, health insurance, employee discounts, ongoing training and opportunities for advancement across our five locations. We also operate our own Meineke Training Center to help technicians continue developing their skills. Who Will Do Well Here? Someone who finishes a job and asks, "What's next?" Someone who takes pride in producing quality work. Someone who wants their paycheck to grow as their skills and productivity grow. Someone who understands that when the shop wins, the entire team wins. If you're looking for a place where hard work is noticed, good people are valued, and there's an opportunity to grow, we should talk. Apply today and tell us a little about what you can bring to the Forged Auto Group team. Who We Don't Want We know our culture isn't for everyone—and that's okay. We're are not the right shop for you if you: Need to be reminded to stay productive Spend more time on your phone than working on cars Regularly show up late or call off Avoid difficult jobs and wait for someone else to handle them Blame the service advisor, management, technicians, parts, tools or everyone else when something goes wrong Walk past a problem because "that's not my job" Are satisfied doing the minimum just to get through the day Don't take responsibility when you make a mistake Bring negativity or drama into the shop Aren't interested in learning, improving or becoming more valuable We're not looking for perfect people. We're looking for people who give a damn. Join us as an Automotive Store Manager where your leadership will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service while driving business success!Pay:
$45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you like people? Seriously—we're in the people business as much as the car business. Do you consider yourself a leader?Experience:
Management:
2 years (Required)License/Certification:
Drivers License (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance