Assistant Manager

Enjoy leading a team? Have experience with automotive needs or customer service? Then being an Assistant Manager at University Auto Parts is the job for you. Job Description: Business Management:  Achieve UAP mission/vision/values through execution of plans designed to engage employees, create superior customer experiences, and achieve assigned results.  Assist the Store Manager to plan workloads and assign work schedules on a daily/weekly basis.  Assist the Store Manager in managing all controllable expenses. Customer Focus and Revenue Growth:  Assist in the development of a store team that consistently delivers high levels of customer service and business results  Address customer sales/service questions quickly. Ensure that customers have a pleasant shopping experience on the phone or in the store.  Manage the store counter and related activities. Operational Excellence and Asset Management Protection:  Insure that proper processes and procedures are utilized to minimize inventory shrinkage.  Assure that merchandise is received and stocked in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure the sales area is stocked and displayed to create a superior customer experience. Experience, Education, and Abilities:  Requires demonstrated leadership in the automtoive industry.  High school diploma or equivalent. Technical school and/or college degree a plus.  Possesses high character and always deals fairly with both employees and customers.  Provides strong leadership to the operation to create a high performance team via customer focus, open communication, a willingness to coach and provide feedback.  Possesses personal drive, self-motivation and initiative to accomplish company goals.  Enjoys working with people in a fast-paced setting; is competitive yet has the ability to work calmly under pressure.  Insures proper maintenance and protection of Company store facilities, equipment, inventory and other physical assets of the Company.  Possesses a willingness and ability to learn.  Possesses analytical problem solving skills.  Is able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as required by customer business needs.  Possesses an understanding of purchasing and solid negotiation skills.  Possesses strong customer relationship management skills.  Capable of operating TAMS point-of-sale system.  Able to use the adding machines and process cash, check and credit card transactions.  Able to speak clearly and listen attentively.  Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for entire assigned work shift.  Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes of up to 60 pounds. *Must be able to work weekends. Must be 18 years or older Background Check Required Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Shift: Day shift Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred) Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person