Manager Trainee (TX or CA)

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At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing.

That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!

This position is available in either of the following regions : Northern California, Southern California, or Texas.

Purpose of Job

This is a developmental role intended to build a pool of individuals qualified to serve as General Managers within the organization.

Under the supervision of a Regional Manager, the Manager Trainee will travel to Corporate-owned facilities to be trained by leaders in different business units.

The Manager Trainee will learn, among other things, Interstate Batteries’ inventory management, budgeting, payroll, staffing and scheduling systems and practices.

Upon successful completion of this program, the Manager Trainee will be required to relocate (at Company expense) for assignment to any General Manager position available at that time.

Job Components :

Successfully participate in a developmental program of 6 to 18 months’ duration, with responsibility for learning all aspects of managing a company-owned distributorship including :

• Staffing and operations
• P&L management
• Leadership and supervision of all warehouse, delivery, and office personnel in a manner consistent with Interstate Batteries’ policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• Development and maintenance of all warehouse procedures consistent with Interstate Batteries’ policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• Effective management of customer relations with the goal of growing and expanding a profitable business
• Identify, meet with, and secure new profitable customers for the operation with a focus on independent local dealers in your territory

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management capacity
• Available to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial statements and other reports
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Proven ability to clearly define goals and instill accountability in direct reports.
• Strong business and customer relations skills
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Possess the ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a Warehouse or Distribution environment is a plus.
• Computer skills including MS product knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of battery or automotive systems a plus
• Valid CDL is a plus.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.

Scope Data :

• Interaction with IOT management team and supervisors
• Work independently and collaboratively with broad general direction
• Interaction with both company and franchise locations, suppliers and other stakeholders

Work Environment :

• Heavy computer use
• Interaction with regional and senior management, warehouse personnel and drivers, sales and administrative personnel, vendors and clients
• Work mostly in office environment, however, will be exposed to warehouse environment, temperature extremes and battery acid
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
• Position requires sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, climbing, kneeling and lifting / carrying on a frequent basis.

Note : We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Interstate Batteries' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Salary Requirements

$73,392-$80,000

Benefits

We strive to treat every Member like family and that mindset, applies to our teams too. Expect benefits that support your body,, mind, and well-being now and later.

Comprehensive health plan, 401K retirement plan, Generous vacation and holiday time, Lyra mental health resources, Stockoptions