Job Description Position Overview: The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running a BestDrive retail location. The Retail Store Manager will direct the day-to-day operations of the location, develop strategies to improve customer service, drive sales, increase profitability and grow the business. This individual is the main contact at the location and is responsible for store operational and people management requirements. The Retail Store Manager is responsible for working with their sales team to engage area fleets and tire users to promoting new tires, retreads and tire services. Essentially you will be running a small business with a solid company and brand behind you. You will supervise and direct your team; making operational and staffing decisions while ensuring top-tier service. Essential Duties: Oversee daily store operations, supervise employees and manage inventory. Manage all location staff functions in order to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining the financial integrity of the Company. Obtain annual/monthly sales and production objectives to ensure profitability. Protect assets within your area of responsibility, including inventory, accounts receivable, trucks, and equipment, with the ultimate goal of reducing operating costs. Recruit, train, develop and motivate your employees. Learn and work through the existing business operating system for billing of above sales channels. Maintain an acceptable profit margin. Maintain staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting. Manage all safety, health and environmental processes by conducting safety huddles, leading by safety first, and reporting and sending all required paperwork for any injuries and accidents to management. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Develop successful sales plans to grow profitability. Solicit commercial truck tire accounts in the store location and surrounding areas. Responsible for the sale of new truck tires, retreads and services. Maintain current accounts with regular sales calls and follow up to accounts. Assist in quarterly inventory while maintaining security of products and control measures. Must be available to work rotating shifts, potentially nights and occasional weekends. Work Environment&Physical Requirements Work hours are generally 7am-5pm Monday – Friday. Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected. While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift and walk. Required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements. Required to lift 75-100 lbs. routinely; may be required to occasionally lift, up to 150 lbs. individually. Why you should apply: Immediate Benefits Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Employer 401(k) Match And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader Qualifications Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years or older. High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s license in good standing. 5 years’ experience in the tire industry. 2-5 years’ experience managing and leading people and/or projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Basic math skills. Attention to detail. Multitasking. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Preferred Qualifications: College Degree. 7 years’ experience in the tire industry. 5 years’ experience managing and leading people. 3 years in retail tire sales. TIA Certification. Retread tire knowledge. Microsoft Office - Intermediate. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Company Description BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country. J-18808-Ljbffr