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Store Manager

Safelite · Schofield, WI · Full time

Posted May 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

You'd lead all store operations, including work orders, CICO procedures, inventory and loss prevention. Tell me about a store or location you ran.

What they are checking: Whether they have truly run full operations, not just supervised one part of a business.

Tell me about a time you coached someone who wasn't meeting expectations.

What they are checking: Whether they give direct, fair feedback and follow through, which is core to people leadership.

What do you do to keep safety at the front of your team's minds every day?

What they are checking: Whether they lead safety actively, since glass handling and mobile work carry real injury risk.

Tell me about a time you made a decision your team didn't like. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead through unpopular calls while keeping trust and respect.

What would you do

How would you build a strong team of technicians and associates at a store in Fond du Lac, Rhinelander or Schofield?

What they are checking: Whether they can hire, coach and keep good people in smaller markets where talent is harder to find.

Inventory counts keep coming up short on certain parts. How would you find out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can investigate shrink carefully and fix the process, which the posting lists as loss prevention.

A customer is angry because their windshield appointment was delayed twice. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they recover the customer experience and fix the cause, protecting the brand's service promise.

How would you keep the store looking good and running smoothly when you're short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and pitch in during tough weeks without letting standards slip.

About the work

How do you manage expenses and keep the store profitable?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cost control and the levers that drive store results, not just sales.

How do you use daily or weekly numbers to run your store?

What they are checking: Whether they track metrics like productivity and customer satisfaction and act on what they see.

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The full job description

As published by Safelite.

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work. The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership, coaching, cash/expense management, inventory control, loss prevention, safety, and store appearance. What You’ll Get • Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities. • A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days. • Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement. • Paid training and all the tools and resources you'll need to be successful. • View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com . What You’ll Do • Oversee the daily operations of the store, including: open and closing procedures, work order management, performing the CICO (Check-In, Check-Out) procedures, providing high levels of customer service, staffing and scheduling and/or making necessary modifications, inventory management and proper cash handling. • Drive team performance to ensure key performance indicators (KPI's) and company goals are met or exceeded, including but not limited to: Net Promoter Score, Time to Serve, job completion, customer conversion and quality metrics, as well as compliance with federal, state and local regulations. • In conjunction with the other field leaders, ensure that every technician is SafeTech™ certified and through training, re-training and coaching that all technicians are performing quality installs or repairs on every job. • Provide guidance and positive reinforcement surrounding proper vehicle and equipment maintenance and required recordkeeping -- occasionally collaborating with marketing associates to ensure the right materials are properly displayed. • Provide world class customer service by responding quickly to client complaints/warranty issues. • All other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need • High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent OR 5-7 years leadership/supervisory experience, preferred. • Valid state-issued driver’s license required. • 3+ years of leadership experience with an innovative approach toward incenting performance. • 3-5 years of experience in retail or service center environments; automotive experience preferred. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, web applications, and general office equipment. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, persuade, engage and have crucial conversations with a mobile workforce. • Comfort working outside in a variety of weather conditions. • Present a professional appearance and wear personal protective equipment. • Physical requirements: lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs. for short periods, working at elevated heights, remaining on your feet for extended periods. #LI-HC1

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