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Advance Auto Parts

Automotive aftermarket parts retailer

Assistant General Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWinchester, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of how to review and analyze profit and loss statements.
  • Ability to provide a GAS3 selling experience for do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-me (DIFM) customers.
  • Ability to achieve personal and store sales goals and service objectives.
  • Ability to manage DIY services, including battery installation and testing and wiper installation.
  • Ability to ensure high standards of customer service, promptly handling product complaints and maintaining operational standards.
  • Ability to perform manager-on-duty responsibilities, including coaching, floor and phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
  • Ability to manage the weekly scheduling process.
  • Ability to locate and stock parts.
  • Knowledge and skills in safety, parts, and automotive systems.
  • ASE P2 certification or equivalent ASE readiness.
  • Ability to execute and train advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendations.
  • Ability to source products from numerous places, including special orders, FDO, and second sources.
  • Ability to execute and train store operational processes and procedures, and the use of testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
  • Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment.
  • Ability to execute and train point-of-sale (POS) and parts lookup systems.
  • Working knowledge of automotive systems.
  • Ability to speak and write English and communicate effectively with customers, peers, and upper management.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively; PowerPoint is preferred.
  • Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percentages.
  • Ability to review and analyze business reports, including profit and loss statements.
  • Ability to hold others accountable, inspect work quality, and provide feedback.
  • Ability to work a range of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
  • Two to three years of experience managing a team of 10 to 20 team members in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Experience managing profitability and demonstrated financial and business acumen.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including walking or standing; talking and hearing; using hands and fingers; reaching; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work and exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, chemicals, electrical shock risks, explosives, vibration, and moderate noise.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a GAS3 selling experience for DIY and DIFM customers.
  • Achieve personal and store sales goals and service objectives.
  • Manage DIY services, including battery installation and testing and wiper installation.
  • Ensure high standards of customer service, including prompt handling of product complaints and maintaining operational standards.
  • Perform manager-on-duty responsibilities, including coaching, floor and phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
  • Manage the weekly scheduling process.
  • Execute and train advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendations.
  • Source products from numerous places, including special orders, FDO, and second sources.
  • Execute and train store operational processes and procedures, including use of testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
  • Execute and train inventory systems and store equipment.
  • Execute and train point-of-sale and parts lookup systems.
  • Review and analyze business reports, including profit and loss statements.
  • Hold team members accountable, inspect work quality, and provide feedback.
  • Install batteries and wiper blades, including occasional work outdoors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of automotive systems is preferred.
  • Spanish language ability is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in business or a related area is preferred.
  • ASE certification is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Advance Auto Parts

Automotive aftermarket parts retailer

Advance Auto Parts supplies automotive aftermarket parts and accessories to both professional installers and DIY customers through thousands of stores in North America. Its product lineup includes replacement parts, maintenance items, and car accessories for cars, vans, and light trucks, sold in-store and online with staff guidance to help customers select the right parts. The company differs from many competitors through its extensive store network, broad product assortment, and ability to serve both professional businesses and individual customers with knowledgeable service and a nationwide distribution and retail model. Its goal is to be the preferred source for auto parts by offering a wide selection, convenient locations, and expert customer assistance.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Founded
1932

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