<p>Join Our Team! Assistant Manager at Toys For Trucks in Independence, MO</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Toys For Trucks, a leading retailer for automotive accessories since 1989, seeks passionate individuals to join our team. We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment in the automotive aftermarket industry, specializing in car, truck, and Jeep accessories like truck caps, tonneau covers, fleet products, lighting upgrades, suspension, lift kits, wheels, tires, seat covers, and much more. We value quality, durability, and ease of operation, and foster a customer-centric culture with personalized attention. Our friendly and professional staff are experts in guiding customers through our extensive product offerings. If you're passionate about the automotive industry, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and thrive on providing exceptional customer service, apply today! Join us in fueling our customers' passion for the auto enthusiast lifestyle while building a fulfilling career.</p> <p>About You</p> <p>Are you someone who enjoys cultivating a positive culture, leading team development, and maximizing operational efficiency? Do you enjoy problem-solving, and driving excellence across customer service, profitability, and store presentation? Do you dream of a laid back team environment, variety in day to day projects, and have a passion for the automotive industry?</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Strategic Planning and Profitability - Attain sales and profitability goals through:</p> <ul> <li>Short and long-term strategic planning </li><li>Expense management </li><li>Inventory control </li></ul> <p>Leadership and Development - Assume leadership and development role through:</p> <ul> <li>Effective total store communication </li><li>Awareness of morale </li><li>Staff development </li><li>Implementation of selling priorities </li></ul> <p>Team Motivation and Store Environment - Maintain a store environment that fosters:</p> <ul> <li>Individual and team motivation </li><li>Initiative </li><li>Positive attitude to achieve company objectives </li></ul> <p>Operational Strategy - Develop a strategy for:</p> <ul> <li>Execution of the day-to-day operation of the store </li><li>Delegation of responsibilities and work assignments </li></ul> <p>Budget and Policy Adherence - Work with store operations manager and corporate office to:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure expenses are within budget </li><li>Ensure all other corporate policies and procedures are being followed </li></ul> <p>Customer Service - Ensure consistent high standards of customer service through:</p> <ul> <li>Effective staff planning </li><li>Monitoring of training </li><li>Timely set up of special sales events </li><li>Responding to customer inquiries </li><li>Resolving customer issues in a timely and professional manner </li></ul> <p>Operational Standards - Maintain standards of operation for the total store including:</p> <ul> <li>Visual presentation organization </li><li>Security/shortage control </li><li>Safety and compliance </li><li>Inventory control </li><li>Store maintenance/physical property </li><li>In-store administration </li><li>Procurements </li></ul> <p>Daily Life</p> <p>Imagine your day: You'll be leading and collaborating with the sales & installation teams to meet sales and profitability goals, timely completing customer project goals and providing excellent quality & customer service from initial inquiry to final delivery.</p> <p>What You Bring</p> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proven track record of success in retail sales, specifically within the automotive sector, coupled with demonstrated expertise in providing exceptional customer service experiences. </li><li>Highly disciplined and self-motivated individual with a proactive approach to achieving store objectives and maintaining operational excellence. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, lead and motivate teams, prioritize tasks, and maintain meticulous organizational systems to ensure efficient store operations. </li><li>Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. </li></ul> <p>Bonus Points</p> <ul> <li>Aftermarket Accessory knowledge </li><li>Experience with Netsuite platform </li></ul> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>Perks + Benefits</p> <p>Competitive Pay/Salary - Negotiable based on experience</p> <p>Health / Dental / Vision Insurance - Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days employment</p> <p>Company 401k with match - Eligible following 90-day intro period</p> <p>Employee Discount Program - Eligible following 90-day intro period</p> <p>Paid Time Off - Eligible following 90-day intro period. Accrual based earning up to 120 hours in the 1st year</p> <p>Professional Development - Opportunities for growth based on performance, employee & company goals</p> <p>Work/Life Balance - Hours are M-F 7:30am-5:30pm - No weekends</p> <p>Culture + Environment</p> <p>We foster a relaxed, friendly, team environment where hard work and drive are valued, teamwork is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.</p> <p>Ready to Apply?</p> <p>If this sounds like your dream job, we can't wait to hear from you!</p> <p>Toys for Trucks, Inc. 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.</p>