Regional Manager - All Locations

Fisher Auto Parts, Inc has openings company wide for Regional Managers (Store Operations).

Providing world class customer service and reliable auto parts and accessories for over 85 years! Fisher Auto Parts’ employees are one of the key ingredients to our success – past, present and future. Fisher has many different career and employment opportunities, as well as benefits to offer new and current employees!

The Regional Manager is accountable for all facets of assigned store (and warehouse operations, if applicable) including:

• Ensuring that an atmosphere of safety and respect for associates and customers exists in assigned stores at all times.
• Ensuring that sales and expense priorities are monitored so that all assigned stores (and any assigned warehouse facilities) achieve and/or exceed budgeted financial goals including accounts receivable objectives;
• Effectively directing the day to day business with assigned stores (and any assigned warehouse facilities) in such a way that all regional objectives are realized and aligned with the company’s core values;

• Ability to monitor all activity within assigned stores, (assigned warehouse facilities) and outside sales / delivery programs, thus ensuring safe, effective and productive results while driving key business objectives including the reduction or elimination of at-fault accidents;
• Oversees compliance for safety and security throughout assigned stores (and any assigned warehouse facilities);
• Ability to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources in a cost effective manner;
• Sets the example for the highest standards of customer service, which may include customer and associates complaints / concerns;
• Directs the selection, hiring, training, development and retention processes for quality associates, as needed;
• Strong organizational and motivational skills;
• 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;
• Ability to understand all facets of the store operations model including inventory management, counter sales, stocking levels, warehousing, parts distribution and delivery systems;
• Working knowledge of automotive systems;
• Monitors and offers direction in association with “authorized” inventory to ensure maximum profitability and product availability;
• Provides operational oversight to both store, outside sales associates (and any assigned warehouse facilities);
• Coordinates and sets the example for assigned associate’s performance;
• 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;
• Mentors associates to ensure successful outcomes / results;
• Ability to build strong relationships with stores, associates, customers, office and warehouse support staff, peers and supervisors;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse population and workforce;
• Ability to monitor labor hours and payroll costs in assigned stores;
• 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;
• Familiar in the use of computerized systems and applications to include, electronic parts catalog, inventory control, time calculation, cash, invoicing and credit systems;
• Ability to manage time effectively;
• Utilization of all available tools regarding marketing, training and customer technology programs as a means of increasing sales and market share.
• Provides input to Store Manager into effective pricing strategies within competitive markets;

• Ability and willingness to travel based on company needs and special projects;
• Acknowledgement of and adherence to all Company policies and procedures as contained within the Fisher Auto Parts Employee and Driver’s Handbooks, which will be provided at the time of hire;
• ASE Certification preferred, but not necessary at time of hire;
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test;
• 5+ years of prior experience managing others in a wholesale/retail environment;
• A valid driver’s license is a requirement of this position (MVR Report must be obtained by applicant and submitted for approval prior to hire date) and satisfactory MVR must be maintained;
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred;