Store Manager

Company Description
**Kenny U-Pull** takes pride in giving used vehicles a second life. Our **26 auto recycling yards** across Eastern Canada are backed by 400+ employees, all passionate about the revalorization of used cars and the desire for a greener environment for future generations. Since 2008, we have recycled over 1 million vehicles and counting

At Kenny, we do things differently by offering our customers the opportunity to create their own self-serve experience. Customers pick and pull replacement parts themselves for a fraction of the manufacturer's price, in a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible environment.

Our engine runs on purpose, passion, and team spirit. We’re a close-knit and supportive company where your ambitions are also ours. **Come ride with us**:

- we promise it will be a rewarding journey.

**Job Description**:
**Full time permanent position**
**Work location : 886 Suez Dr, Hanmer, ON P3P 1Y7**
**Schedule : TBD - we're open 7/7 from 9am to 5pm**

Are you looking for a challenge that matches your experience and aspirations?
A challenge that involves running a retail business AND a vehicle recycling plant under one roof ?
Does the idea of working around cars all day thrill you ?
Does the idea of being immersed in a unique branch of the automotive industry thrill you?

Then read on, because this job is for you

Reporting to the Regional Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities as an **Branch Manager** will include but not be limited to:

- ** Retail Management**:

- Promote a safe and welcoming workplace by enforcing Environmental/Health and Safety standards and procedures in your branch;
- Ensure exceptional customer experience and build customer loyalty;
- Monitor automotive inventory and make recommendations for adjustments;
- Collaborate with the local marketing team and respond to the specific needs of the site's customers;
- Carry out transactions related to the sale of used vehicles;
- Manage the merchandising of the branch (tires, battery, liquids, etc.);
- ** Production management**:

- Ensure smooth daily operations of the site;
- Can mean actively participating in site operations;
- ** Workforce Management**:

- Mobilize and empower your work teams;
- Conduct interviews and make final hiring decisions;
- Conduct quarterly performance review meetings with employees;
- Be responsible for disciplinary actions;
- Manage work schedules;
- Identify and develop potential talent to create succession;
- ** Other**:

- Manage financial and material resources;
- Ensure the maintenance and management of the building
- Monitor performance indicators (KPI) and develop and implement strategies and action plans to achieve objectives
- Complete reports

**Qualifications**:
At least 5 years of experience in customer service;
At least 3 years of experience in team management;
Experience in retail or automotive is an asset.

**Required competencies**:

- Ability to empower employees
- Ability to delegate tasks and follow up
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
- Ability to problem solve
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Good time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to demonstrate empathy

Additional Information
**And by additional information, we mean perks**
- Competitive salary + annual bonus;
- ** 3 weeks paid vacation** upon being hired**:

- Comprehensive **group insurance** plan;
- Group **RRSP **(with employer matching contributions);
- Outstanding advancement opportunities;
- Exclusive employee discounts on parts from any Kenny yard;
- Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.);
- Paid steel toe boot from day 1;
- Uniform provided from day 1.
- Kenny U-Pull is a subsidiary of American Iron & Metal (AIM) inc., a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 site locations, 4000 employees worldwide and over 3.5 billion dollars in yearly sales. AIM and its subsidiaries offer equal employment opportunities to all. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest._
- ** _Vacation accrues bi-weekly and is pro-rated during any partial year of employment.

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