Manager in Training (MIT) - San Jose - Bruce's Tire & Auto Service : Job Details

Bruce's Tire & Auto Service has been in business since 1936 and has been operated by the same family for generations. We strive to create a family-like atmosphere for our team, and our customers. We specialize in everything that rolls. From passenger and light truck tires to medium truck tires, to industrial and agricultural tires. Bruce's also specializes in mechanical repairs, such as brakes, suspension, and engine diagnostics. We are looking for good people that we can grow with.

The Manager in Training (MIT) is responsible for the overall store performance both financial and operational by establishing and maintaining guest services, overseeing and is accountable for the operation of their store ensuring maximum sales and profitability through expense control, human resource management, and managing operating costs and shrink.

COMPENSATION: UP TO 75K ANNUAL EARNING POTENTIAL, BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Benefits:

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

People

• Sets expectations and communicates regularly with employees on job responsibilities, goals, training, development and overall customer service. Holds employees accountable for job responsibilities, training and goals by coaching or counseling employees toward desired behaviors.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures of the Company by conducting regular meetings with employees, store audits, etc.
• In partnership with HR, recruits, interviews and hires new employees as business dictates.
• Conducts performance evaluations for all employees at regular intervals.

Financials

• Analyzes and measures business trends; develops and implements plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed Sales and Profit targets as provided in the Store Margin Statement. Shares financial targets and results with all employees during store meetings.
• Reviews invoices and other daily reports to identify opportunities for growing the business.
• Maintains proper controls over the Company's physical and financial assets. Follows standard closing procedures including timely deposit of checks and cash.

Facilities

• Ensures the cleanliness of the store – both front and back, at all times.
• Maintains “Best in class” housekeeping and merchandising standards to ensure the comfort of customers. Conducts regular inspections of equipment; requests maintenance, as necessary.
• Ensures that all purchased, but not used parts are returned timely to vendor and credits received and forwarded to Accounting.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in management or equivalent business experience in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience in managing and coaching team members to success through effective communication.
• Proven ability to develop and meet monthly, quarterly and annual plans with clearly defined goals for their individual store.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals.
• Previous experience as an Automotive Technician or similar position preferred, but not required.
• Possess valid Texas driver's license, or obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
• Possess current or expired State Inspector License or ability to obtain a State Inspector license within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to work a minimum of five days, including weekends.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The Manager in Training/Store Manager will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside.

The Store Manager must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Stand up to eight hours per day and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Hear and speak
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.