
Company Profile:
Multi-location automotive-related service, repair and parts facilities, along the CA Central Coast.
The Automotive Retail Branch Manager will direct the Arroyo Grande retail store operations on a daily basis, drive sales, manage profitability, minimize losses, manage the staff and provide exceptional customer service and value for long-customer relationships.
Duties / Responsibilities:
General Duties:
Ensure store showroom, office, bathrooms and service bays are clean and presentable at all times;
Schedule routine maintenance for worksite equipment;
Ensure all worksite equipment is fully functional and operating effectively at all times;
Maintain tight controls on inventory; ensure losses are recorded and provide strict oversight to prevent theft;
Oversee stock levels, parts ordering, shipping/receiving; recommend ordering when levels decrease;
Organize and clean inventory warehouse and maintain it in an orderly manner;
Ensure all products taken out of the store are accompanied by an electronic work order;
Ensure adherence to company handbook, sales, service, company operational policies, safety regulations (OSHA procedures and processes and environmental standards;
Other duties as required.
Customer Relations
Manage customer tire installations, repairs and services and ensure all are completed promptly and safely;
Communicate clearly to customers including estimated time of completion and any issues that may arise;
Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
Staff Management:
Assist with hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, terminating and providing disciplinary actions for the staff within the branch;
Set work schedules for staff; ensure that adequate staff coverage is determined at all times to properly service the customers throughout the day;
Complete and submit in a timely manner, documentation for any injuries or accidents occurred onsite; lead investigation into the reasons for the accident/injury to determine if further coaching is necessary to avoid same action(s) going forward;
Clearly communicate expectations with the Technicians frequently and professionally;
Ensure Technician labor billing is accurate and completed within internal billing parameters;
Ensure Technicians complete work orders and vehicle maintenance inspection forms accurately;
Ensure that Technicians are properly trained on tire, wheel and any other equipment/machinery, before being allowed to perform those duties;
Provide continual oversight of the Technicians on duty and be ready to provide technical advice/oversight if necessary;
Ensure Technicians complete work orders and vehicle maintenance inspection forms accurately;
Continually ensure safety throughout the work areas and teach safe work habits and conditions to the Technicians and all staff;
Ensure staff are taking required breaks and lunch at appropriates times, in relation to CA and federal laws.
Financial:
Ensure all customer billing invoices are complete and accurate;
Ensure receipts, transfers, or product returns are approved and signed by the Branch Manager
Prepare daily bank deposits and handle daily banking tasks.
Qualifications:
High school diploma; Associate’s Degree in a business-related discipline, a plus;
At least 3 years of proven managerial experience within an automotive / tire retail environment;
Experience and clear understanding of gross and net profits;
Solid mathematical skills;
Spanish speaker, a plus;
Computer literate, experience with Point of Sale (POS) applications and ability to learn new software applications easily;
Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated leadership, time management, attention to detail, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, follow-through and customer service skills;
Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to lift 50 pounds in weight
Possess a valid CA driver’s license, with a clean and insurance driving record, with a copy of H6 driving record, required;
Ability to pass a drug test and pre-employment physical required.
Compensation:
$72,000 base salary for this full-time, exempt position.
Benefits:
6 paid public holidays annually;
Paid vacation which begins accruing after 6 months of employment;
40 hours of standard CA annual paid sick time, which begins accruing on start date;
401(K) with annual company match; eligibility of which to enroll is on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment;
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage offered for employee;
Working Hours:
8:00AM – 6:00PM, Monday – Friday, with the addition of a Saturday schedule, in due course.
Location:
Arroyo Grande, CA – onsite position

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