Senior Assistant Store Manager

Are you passionate about people development, strategic planning, and operational excellence? Do you excel in cost control, inventory management, and budgeting? If so, Kal Tire has an exciting opportunity for you! Our Dartmouth store is experiencing consistent growth, and we are looking for an experienced Sr Assistant Store Manager to join our leadership team. This role not only offers a chance to align with your passions but also includes the potential for fast-tracking to a Senior Assistant Manager position; the salary will be commensurate with experience and growth. Join us at Kal Tire and take your career to the next level!

Key Highlights of this role

• Passionate towards developing team members' career.
• Understanding hiring practices, training, influence, mentorship, and performance management.
• Continue growth in customer relationships, communicate, and support the store manager with the day-to-day management.
• Adaptable and open-minded to change in a high-energy, fast-paced team environment.
• Shape your career path by becoming a certified Assistant Store Manager through our certification process.

Why should someone work for us?

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• Structured work schedule, supportive and safe work environment, career growth and development.
• Competitive salary is between $59k to $69k based on experience and a bonus structure. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Participate in a defined contribution pension plan and group RRSP matching program.
• A perks program that offers employee discounts on tires, services and more.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Working with the customer's needs at the front counter.
• Managing administrative duties such as payables, cash reports, etc.
• Communicating with the team members for problem-solving.
• Multitasking throughout the day, such as from sales and service experts to mentoring team members, and planning/executing. administrator, manager and more.
• Willingness to learn the business by working in the service area.
• Assists with managing Kal Tire assets and cash flow under company standards and expectations.
• Collaborates with the Store Manager to implement strategies and plans and ensures completion of supporting activities to deliver expected outcomes.
• Operate with confidence and sound judgment under pressure, and can prioritize effectively.

Qualifications and Success

• You've got at least a minimum of 3 years of experience in managerial/ supervisory roles (preferred)
• You have demonstrated an understanding and working knowledge of budget and inventory management.
• A valid Driver's License
• A high school diploma/ GED equivalent and some management training (preferred).
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed.
• Foster a culture of positivity and growth where everyone feels encouraged to thrive. 
• Drive engagement by building meaningful connections with our customers and providing personalized experiences.
• Motivate and develop team members in a respectful work environment.
• Safety consciousness is paramount - always wear required PPE and follow instructed work protocols.

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Hiring Process

Upon shortlist, you will be contacted by a member of our recruiting team and invited to a telephone interview, successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and/or in person. Additionally, as part of our standard hiring process, prospective Team Members at the Job Offer stage will be requested to undergo a Canadian Criminal Record Check; candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employers to be considered for this position at this time.

Solving our customers' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It's how we roll, and it's been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we've become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.