Job Description
The Field Operations Specialist will work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Division Sales and Operations Managers to provide operational support to franchisees in four main areas:
1. New stores and transitions
2. Operational components of the tire initiative
3. Same Store Sales Growth
4. Training
Job Responsibilities
Provide support for new store openings and/or transitions in the following manner:
· Assist in the facilitation of all Integration Calls
· Complete a Service Readiness survey 30 days before a shop sale
· Introduce, ensure completion, and debrief the MOT In-Store Training Workbook with the franchisee
· Provide support upon store opening or transition
· Utilize a Sales Tracking Tool to monitor store performance for the first 12 weeks
· Provide training to locations
Drive Brand NOW standards compliance
Administer all operational components of Tires, including:
· Inventory management such as Stock Levels, Stock Refreshes, Re-order Points & Discontinued Products
· Education on tire sale processes and products, such as 5 Steps to a Tire Sale, warranty adjustments, Merchandising, and tire product lines.
· Training on technology such as the Tire Price File, Tire Quoting via RO Writer, Midas Tire Center, Midas.com website, secondary supplier programs, and DOT registrations
Drive Same Store Sales by:
· Identifying stores with the greatest potential based on the use of the Golden Funnel concept and evaluation of dealer engagement
· Diagnosing operational performance gaps via the use of ticket reviews, the Marchex program, process observation, and POS reporting
· Developing action plans with dealers using the SMART Method
· Following up on action plan execution based on the action plan timelines
Qualifications
· 5+ years’ experience in the management of retail tire and automotive service business or working with automotive franchisees.
· Sales background in the automotive industry. Franchise experience in automotive and/or other retail industries.
· Experience in total car care (maintenance, repairs, tires, and tire services) at the shop level, ASE certification is a plus.
· Excellent selling, sales training, and presentation skills
· Ability to challenge, motivate, influence, and communicate effectively.
· Results-focused and orientated
· Bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred
· FOS will be required to reside in proximity to the majority of assigned stores/owners
· Available to be utilized outside assigned regions for integration and in-store training as needed
· Must be a road warrior! Up to 85% travel, including overnights and weekends, and multi-state travel to support franchisee special events in multiple states.