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Advance Auto Parts

Automotive aftermarket parts retailer

General Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeRigaud, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2–3 years of experience managing a team of 10–20 team members in a fast-paced, highly dynamic retail environment.
  • Successful experience managing profitability, with demonstrated financial and business acumen.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); a Bachelor's degree in business or a related area is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.
  • 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 varied days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and to meet the schedule and weekly hours required by business needs.
  • Ability to work primarily standing or walking, talk and hear, handle objects, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to meet the role's vision requirements, including close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
  • Ability to obtain ASE P2 certification or an equivalent ASE-ready qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Inspire the store team, help customers succeed, and grow the business with integrity.
  • Support functions on both sides of the business, using knowledge of store systems, automotive systems, and parts to identify and troubleshoot issues and assist DIY customers with projects.
  • Develop and maintain professional customer relationships and grow related programs.
  • Achieve financial metrics and maintain service and appearance standards.
  • Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
  • Manage and grow professional customer relationships and sales, including building customer action plans and holding the team accountable for executing them.
  • Select, hire, develop, coach, schedule, and engage store team members; manage their performance.
  • Ensure inventory and operational standards are followed.
  • Coach team members to meet DIY and professional customer expectations.
  • Perform manager-on-duty duties, including team check-ins and coaching, floor and phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
  • Lead change management and foster a respectful environment for customers and team members.
  • Provide DIY services, including battery installation and testing and wiper installation.
  • Assist the district or region with other functions upon request.
  • Locate and stock parts; source parts through special orders, FDO, secondary sources, and other channels; and use advanced parts lookup and sourcing.
  • Execute and train project and product quality recommendations, store operational processes and procedures, DIY testing and diagnostic equipment, inventory systems, store equipment, point-of-sale systems, and parts lookup systems.
  • Review and analyze profit and loss statements.
  • Recruit, select, hire, and develop quality team members, and build and grow relationships with professional customers.
  • Work a schedule based on business needs, including an average of 5–6 days per week, 11-hour shifts, rotating nights and weekends, and a minimum of 50–55 hours per week excluding meal breaks; additional hours may be required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of automotive systems.
  • Spanish language ability.
  • Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint effectively.
  • A Bachelor's degree in business or a related area.
  • ASE certification.

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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