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Genuine Parts Company

Distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts

Parts Professional

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Ambler, PA, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Be able to establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service.
  • Be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper selection and delivery of parts, including identifying sequences of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly.
  • Demonstrate communication and organizational skills.
  • Be able to work with people in a fast-paced setting, remain competitive, and work calmly under pressure.
  • Hold ASE Parts Specialist automotive certification.
  • Have working knowledge of the part of the city served by the store and be able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.
  • Be able to work retail hours at any store location as assigned by management.
Responsibilities
  • Provide prompt and courteous service to customers over the telephone, in the store, or in the dealer’s shop.
  • Look up parts applications in catalogs or the point-of-sale system.
  • Process customer orders accurately, efficiently, and courteously.
  • Assist and advise customers on how to meet their needs, including answering technically complex questions and resolving problems.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of products, performance standards, warranties, sales programs, and operating policies.
  • Serve as a resource for advice to other store personnel.
  • Implement sales practices such as greeting customers, demonstrating product knowledge, and understanding customer needs.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction by serving customers, securing the correct part, and resolving customer issues.
  • Maintain a professional attitude, conduct, and appearance.
  • Maintain point-of-sale computer abilities by learning and applying catalog and system procedures, practicing asset security and loss-prevention controls, and understanding store pricing methods.
  • Provide sales support by processing salespersons’ stock orders, reporting overages, shortages, and damaged merchandise, and maintaining the appearance of the store and displays.
  • Participate in required training.
  • Perform other associated tasks assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Be capable of operating the TAMS point-of-sale system and cataloging.
  • Be able to use an adding machine and process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
  • Be visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and remembering their sequencing.
  • Be able to stand and walk for an entire assigned work shift.
  • Be capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
  • Be able to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach upper shelves up to ten feet using a stool or ladder when necessary.
  • Be able to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, or other designed moving aids.

About the company

Genuine Parts Company is a global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, organized into two main segments: Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. It sells high-quality replacement parts and value-added solutions through a network of over 10,700 locations across 17 countries, serving automotive repair shops, industrial manufacturers, and other service providers. Parts and solutions are delivered via its extensive distribution network, built on strong supplier relationships, and revenue comes from the sale of parts and related services. The company’s scale and multi-country presence differentiate it from competitors, enabling it to meet a wide range of customer needs. Its goal is to provide reliable replacement parts and related services worldwide by leveraging its large distribution footprint and supplier partnerships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • Management targets the Motion spinoff for Q1 2027, unlocking two focused companies.
  • GPC opened one U.S. distribution center in August 2026 and approved three more.
  • Low-single-digit pricing, robotics, and network redesign should expand margins through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • First Brands cost GPC about $150 million, crushing 2026 automotive profitability.
  • Separation costs and dis-synergies total roughly $250 million for Automotive after the 2027 split.
  • Asbestos litigation, SEC Form 10 delays, or audit issues can derail the Q1 2027 separation.

What makes Genuine Parts Company unique

  • NAPA and Motion own dense, embedded replacement-parts networks across 17 countries.
  • Sixty percent of North American automotive sales come through independent owners, not retailers.
  • GPC pairs local service with sourcing, pricing, and inventory management for professional customers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
Genuine Parts: why a $2,500 bet could pay off as car buyers hold on to old vehicles

Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC), owner of the NAPA Auto Parts brand, may gain as Americans hold on to their cars longer. About 1 million prospective buyers have left the new car market since 2020, according to The Wall Street Journal, as inflation, high interest rates, and fuel costs keep them away. NAPA has just under 6,000 company-owned and independently owned stores in the US, selling parts and offering repair services. On October 20, Genuine reported third-quarter revenue of $6.5 billion, up 4.2% year on year. Net income fell 0.9% to $224 million, and the stock dropped 6.6% that day. The company will separate its automotive and industrial divisions, with the spinoff expected to finish in the first quarter of 2027. Shareholders will receive a stake in the industrial business.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
Genuine Parts shares fall 5% to $123.52 despite $6.5B Q3 sales and margin gains

Genuine Parts shares fell about 5% to $123.52 after the company reported third-quarter results. Sales rose about 4% to $6.52 billion from $6.26 billion a year earlier, and adjusted earnings per share were $2.07. Net income was broadly flat at $224.4 million, against $226.2 million. Gross margin rose 70 basis points, and the Industrial unit's EBITDA margin climbed about 60 basis points to 13.2% on $2.4 billion in sales. Restructuring has delivered $105 million in savings so far, against roughly $200 million guided for 2026. Automotive margin pressure and Iran-related freight costs weighed on results.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
Genuine Parts sales rise 4% to $6.5B as automotive and industrial split stays on track for 2027

Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) said its plan to split into two public companies remains on track for the first quarter of 2027. The automotive and industrial parts distributor made the announcement on its third-quarter earnings call on October 20, 2026. Sales rose 4% to $6.5 billion. Its Motion industrial unit generated $2.4 billion, helped by maintenance, repair, and operations demand, data centre construction, and artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Retail auto sales stayed subdued as elevated fuel costs and freight inflation weighed on demand. Chief financial officer Herbert C. Nappier said the company expects to pass through many cost increases and has not changed its gross margin expectations for the year. The company has also opened a heavily automated distribution centre in Pennsylvania.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
Genuine Parts shares fall 6.28% as it trims 2025 earnings outlook to $7.75 on auto margin squeeze

Genuine Parts shares fell 6.28% to $122.00 in premarket trading at 8:23 EDT on October 20, after the replacement-parts distributor cut the top end of its annual adjusted earnings outlook to $7.75 a share from $8.00. Nine-month adjusted earnings reached $5.99 a share. The company needs $1.51 to $1.76 in the fourth quarter to meet the revised range. North American automotive sales grew 2.2%, but the segment's EBITDA margin slipped 40 basis points to 7.6%. Industrial sales rose 6.1% to $2.4 billion, while EBITDA climbed 11.2% to $317 million and its margin widened 60 basis points to 13.2%. Management still targets a first-quarter 2027 separation into independent automotive and industrial companies.

Aftermarket Matters
Oct 1st, 2026
Leadership changes at Federated Auto Parts, January 1.

Leadership changes at Federated Auto Parts, January 1. By Wire Reports on October 1, 2026 Currently serving as APSG executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Jason Scott will replace retiring CEO Sue Godschalk who will stay on as executive advisor Staunton, Va. - The Federated Auto Parts executive committee announced that, effective January 1, 2027, Jason Scott will assume the role of chief executive officer of Federated Auto Parts, one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America and a founding member of the Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG). Currently serving as APSG executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Scott will replace retiring CEO Sue Godschalk who will stay on as executive advisor. Scott joined APSG in July 2021 after 15 years with Genuine Parts Company (GPC) where he advanced from senior market manager to senior director of product management for Altrom to senior director of product management, application parts for NAPA Auto Parts. Prior to GPC, Scott held management positions at the Four Seasons division of Standard Motor Products and Auto Electric Sales & Service where he began his 40-year career. "It has been a great honor to serve as CEO and work with so many wonderful colleagues and friends during my 41 years at Federated. Thinking about the future, I believe Jason is the right leader to guide Federated forward on a path of strategic growth," said Godschalk. "Jason comes to the CEO role with extensive parts knowledge, industry experience and a deep understanding of both Federated and APSG. "I have no doubt that he will have a successful tenure, delivering enhanced value for members, strengthening partnerships with suppliers, and collaborating with our APSG partners at The Alliance and The Pronto Network." Roy Kent, president, Federated Auto Parts, said, "While this is a time of transition, it is also a time to reflect on how fortunate Aftermarket Matters is to have been led by Sue Godschalk and have Jason Scott take the reins as she moves to an advisory role. "The Federated team is strong, and with Jason's extensive experience, Sue's institutional knowledge and so many exceptional members, I know the future of Federated is very bright." Wire Reports