EAST BAY TIREA career at East Bay Tire provides a unique opportunity to work in a competitive environment full of challenges and fulfilling growth throughout the East Bay, Central Valley and Northern California. You'll have the chance to be part of our team to be creative and innovative in your role to meet the demands of an ever-evolving company and economic climate. You'll be involved in serving our communities, building lasting relationships and be inspired by the best to grow in your career. Ours teams embrace challenge, we are very tenacious; the tenacity is what feeds our passion to be the best, but in the warehouse, we just call this True Grit.ABOUT THIS ROLEThe Location Manager will be responsible for the profitability of a location. To achieve this, you must effectively manage the sales, service, mechanical and operational department personnel. Have a strong knowledge of the market, and an in-depth understanding of the location's financial data as well as strong customer relations skills. Be able to direct and optimize the efficiency of the department while understanding the needs of all East Bay Tire locations. High attention to details, organizational skills, and strong communication skills are required for this role. First class customer service is a must to success in this role.DUTIES INCLUDE
Active participation in East Bay Tire's Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury free environment
Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth
Business Plans
The ability to create, implement, monitor, and ensure business plans are met according to company goals
Understand and effectively manage the location's P&L
Meet monthly with the Chief Operating Officer to review forecasts and profits for the location
Work directly with the General Manager on making recommendations on both short and long-term business plans, sales promotions, and staffing needs
Sales
Directly responsible for achieving monthly and yearly goals
New Accounts
Evaluate and implement appropriate new sales techniques to increase location's sales volume
Identify new opportunities within the market, engage decision makers through cold calling and close new business
Lead and manage sales team on sales calls on new accounts
Develop relationships with customers / recommend products
Customer Relations and Operations
Maintain relationship with current customers/recommend new products as needed
Update customer pricing based on cost changes
Create the annual location sales forecasts by estimating total sales, gross and operating profits as well as expenses for the location
Conduct ongoing meetings with sales personnel to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits
Attend to customer complaints, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction is obtained
Design and recommend sales programs and set short-and long-term sales strategies
Actively support, encourage and motivate sales and service personnel daily to maintain high morale
Inventory
Coordinate with the Director of Purchasing the appropriate supply of inventory and ensure that all inventory is adequately stocked/forecasted
Responsible for physical inventory and accuracy (to include bin accuracy and loss of inventory accuracy)
Responsible for selling tires that needs to be "moved"/sold for new inventory
Analyze slow moving stock and make appropriate price adjustments
Analyze current market trends and adjust strategy accordingly
Service/MechanicalEnsure the following is effectively met:
Service and mechanical orders
Billing
Customer Service
Fleet vehicles maintenance
Personnel
Recruit, Hire, Onboarding and Review all personnel in collaboration with Human Resources
Hold weekly safety, training, and sales meetings with all employees
Oversee standards for all personnel conduct and performance
Coach and mentor employees to achieve peak performance and their career goal
Must be able to address employee performance/employee relations issues and come up with viable solutions (with guidance from human resources)
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field preferred
Must have at least 5 years experience working in the commercial tire industry
Experience overseeing teams; leading, guiding, and coaching the location to be successful
Experience setting goals and meeting metrics
Strong working knowledge of the commercial tire industry preferred
Must have a strong commitment to achieving goals with a teamwork mentality
Must have great communication/interpersonal skills with employees, all levels of management, and
Must be able to meet deadlines as needed and ensure the accuracy of all work that the location produces (internally and externally)
Must be motivated with a good business sense and understanding
Must have good decision-making/judgment skills
Must be extremely organized and detail orientated.
Must be a team player with the initiative and ability to do what it takes to get the job done
Computer skills with a variety of programs, including Excel, Outlook, and various other computer systems
Proficient with implantation and use of various software
Strong mathematical and deductive reasoning skills
Bilingual not required but a huge plus
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required for the job
Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work independently on tight deadlines with multiple priorities
LOCATION
This position will work out of our Kona, Hawaii Location.
Annual Employee Christmas Trees, Tax Services, Tailgate and Tickets to events, Employee birthdays, mingles and lunches
You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic, self at work.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY
We grow together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the resources and tools to be successful. We invest in our people; we learn together, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people, and we want each employee to have a long career with East Bay Tire.
We focus on giving people our utmost attention. Building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world class service is of utmost importance to each member of our team. We are proud of how we got to here and want to continue to build for our future.
East Bay Tire promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we work together, and we support each other.
We pride ourselves on having a very diverse team that matches our diverse customer base. WE have an inclusive culture, where different perspectives - professional and personal - are respected and welcomed.
We pride ourselves on being a fast-paced company that recognizes talent and rewards hard work.
We offer flexible work hours, a work environment that allows for work/life balance, a family focused approach, and competitive benefits and events that support employee wellness.
PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise
Routinely use computer equipment including monitors, keyboards, etc.
Frequently sit and stand to perform work, visit offices, attend meetings, and put supplies away, pack boxes or put materials together
Ability to lift to 50 pounds
Work flexible/varying schedule to support the team, customers, and deadlines
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApplicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.East Bay Tire is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.
