**The location of the role is based in PORTLAND, ME (disregard the location listed above)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Commitment to consistent growth in assigned stores with a focus on exceeding all sales, margins, payroll and profit goals, with particular emphasis on accounts receivable and credit/collection objectives;
•  Monitors and offers direction in association with “authorized” inventory to ensure maximum profitability and product availability;
• Provides input to Store Manager into effective pricing strategies within competitive markets;
• Oversees compliance for safety and security throughout assigned stores (and any assigned warehouse facilities);
• Sets the example for the highest standards of customer service, which may include customer and associates complaints / concerns;
• Directs appearance and merchandising for assigned stores;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic wholesale / retail environment;
• Ability to make sound, common sense business decisions;
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, direct reports and corporate management, both verbally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse population and workforce;
• Directs the selection, hiring, training, development and retention processes for quality associates, as needed;
• Provides operational oversight to both store, outside sales associates (and any assigned warehouse facilities);
• Coordinates and sets the example for assigned associate’s performance;
• Mentors associates to ensure successful outcomes / results;
• Ability to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources in a cost effective manner;
• Ability to build strong relationships with stores, associates, customers, office andwarehouse support staff, peers and supervisors;
• Ability to monitor labor hours and payroll costs in assigned stores;
• Ability to think in terms of overall store leadership and business objectives;
• Ability to effectively coach and teach store associates and warehouse employees, where applicable, to reach their full potential;
• Ability to understand all facets of the store operations model including inventory management, counter sales, stocking levels, warehousing, parts distribution and delivery systems;
• Strong organizational and motivational skills;
• Utilization of all available tools regarding marketing, training and customer technology programs as a means of increasing sales and market share.
• Familiar in the use of computerized systems and applications to include, electronic parts catalog, inventory control, time calculation, cash, invoicing and credit systems; 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A minimum of 5 years of sales experience preferably in the automotive industry is desired with a proven record of continuous progressive sales records;
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred;
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report must be obtained by applicant and submitted for approval prior to hire date and satisfactory MVR must be maintained;
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that would allow you to work an assortment of days, evenings and/or weekends (as needed) designed to provide quality service, while successfully growing the business with profitability and integrity.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

• A professional working attitude and be customer service oriented;
• Ability to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems;
• Ability to maintain customer and co-workers relationships in a positive/professional manner;
• Ability to assemble/organize/maintain sales data;
• Ability to analyze, understand, and prepare reports as needed;
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing in English, and follow complex oral and written instructions;
• Proficient computer skills preferred;
• Use appropriate phone skills and demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work varied hours to obtain goals and vision of Company and position;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted or greater than 50 lbs with assistance;
• Frequently required to sit/drive for long periods of time;
• Occasionally walk, stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, push, pull, crouch, squat, bend, twist, and stoop;
• Also required to climb, balance, crawl, talk, speak, and hear; Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• May be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, various degrees of cold and heat, risk of electrical shock, items of bulky or varying weight, risk of explosion, and/or vibration. 
• Noise level may be moderate to heavy;
• Must have considerable mobility;
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with general public, to understand highway traffic signs & signals, to respond to officials, and to make entries on reports, logs, and records;
• Keep vehicle clean and check fluids regularly; 
• Follow all company rules including safe driving policies and procedures and report any and all accidents / injuries immediately to management