Store Manager - Midas

Company: Leeds West Groups
Location: Palatine
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

IL Midas Palatine - 2588, 847 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, Illinois, United States of America Req #721Monday, March 3, 2025SummaryA Store Manager exemplifies professional integrity, strong leadership skills, robust business acumen, extensive knowledge of automotive industry practices and procedures, and a passion for delivering quality work, exceptional customer service, and exceeding business goals while managing daily business operations. A Store Manager must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters that significantly impact business operations.Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Manage daily business operations, including scheduling, staffing, customer satisfaction, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure all services are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company, safety, and industry standards.
• Analyze and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track shop performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for customer retention and future business growth to maximize and exceed business objectives and sales and profitability goals.
• Provide legendary customer service and ensure customer satisfaction through professional and effective customer interactions and communications. This includes but is not limited to achieving high call conversion rates, correctly applying sales promotions and discounts, promoting financing options, ensuring quality repair services, conducting post-service follow-ups, obtaining positive customer reviews, and effectively resolving customer concerns and complaints promptly.
• Oversee, analyze, manage, and control inventory levels, inventory shrinkages, business costs and expenses, responsible use of P-Card, payroll management, injury and damage claims, and more to support business objectives and budgets.
• Act as a key holder for the facility and successfully fulfill opening and closing procedures, including but not limited to nightly deposits, system close-out procedures, responding to alarms and security concerns after hours, and more.
• Analyze, reduce, and minimize workplace safety concerns, injuries, and damages through training, enforcement, and team compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Ensure test drives are conducted correctly and in accordance with company policy, procedures, safety best practices, and traffic laws.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Stay current on industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes affecting automotive repair and safety.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute business plans, directives, initiatives, programs, budgets, and more.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Direct supervisory responsibility, including the authority to direct, train, develop, mentor, support, evaluate, and effectively discipline employees to ensure high-quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and workplace culture.
  • Participate in and provide recommendations for the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employees.
  • Lead and foster a strong, inclusive, and cohesive team environment and culture to effectively value and develop employees, exceed business goals, and provide legendary customer service.
  • Implement, champion, and enforce business and leadership initiatives, directives, policies, procedures, best practices, and programs through conducting team meetings, training, audits, and more.
  • Manage the workflow, quality of work, and work schedules for all employees.Required Education, Credentials, and Experience
    • Minimum age requirement of eighteen years.
    • An active and unrestricted driver's license is required.
    • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in business management or a related field is a plus.
    • A minimum of three years of related experience is required.
    • A minimum of three years of managerial experience is preferred.
    • Must be legally authorized to work within the United States while employed by Leeds West Groups.
    • Successful completion of background check.
    • Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and ability to maintain a clean driving record.Workplace Culture, Conduct, and ExpectationsIn support of a positive, professional, safe workplace culture and environment, we adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence, harassment, or discrimination in accordance with our company policies and employment laws, as applicable. Additionally, employees are expected to conduct themselves positively, respectfully, ethically, and professionally.Physical DemandsThis position requires physical strength, agility, dexterity, and endurance to successfully perform the essential job functions in a demanding and dynamic environment. This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, driving, climbing, and other repetitive motions; frequent lifting and carrying heavy parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more; physical endurance to work long hours in a fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines; precise hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity; and adequate vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis full-time, salary (overtime exempt), onsite position requires at least 50 hours of work per week. Business operations are Monday through Saturday and Sunday at various locations. Hours of operation and days of work may vary by location, business needs, and work schedules. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.TravelThis position requires up to 25% travel between local stores. Overnight travel requirements are less than 5% unless on a particular assignment. Travel and mileage reimbursements may apply, subject to Company policy.Benefits
      • Health, dental, and vision insurance
      • Flexible and health savings account options
      • Retirement savings plan
      • Voluntary life and disability insurance plans
      • Paid time off and holidays
      • Pay incentive programs
      • Performance awards
      • Professional development opportunities and reimbursements
      • Employee discounts on automotive services and products
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