Assistant General Manager

Advance Auto Parts•Williamsville, NY

33d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As an Assistant General Manager, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing P&L statements, providing GAS3 selling experience for DIY and DIFM customers, and achieving personal/store sales goals and service objectives. You will also manage DIY services, ensure high standards of customer service, perform manager on duty responsibilities, and be involved in the weekly scheduling process. This role requires a strong understanding of automotive systems, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to execute and train on various store operational processes and systems.

Requirements

Knowledge to review and analyze P&L statement.
Provide GAS3 selling experience for DIY and DIFM customers.
Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Ensure high standards of customer service including prompt handling of any complaints for product and operational standards.
Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone mgmt., task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties).
Weekly scheduling process.
Friendly communication.
Ability to locate and stock parts.
Safety knowledge and skills.
Parts and automotive system knowledge skills.
Ability to execute and train advanced solution, project and product quality recommendations.
Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
Ability to execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment.
Ability to execute and train POS and Parts lookup systems.
Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred.
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management.
Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required – PowerPoint preferred).
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent.
Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L).
Hold others accountable, inspect work quality and give feedback in a way that is inspiring.
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
2-3 years of experience managing a team of 10 – 20 Team Members in a fast-paced and highly dynamic retail environment.
Successful experience managing profitability; proven financial and business acumen.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred.
ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent.
Spanish language proficiency.
PowerPoint software proficiency.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze P&L statements.
Provide GAS3 selling experience for DIY and DIFM customers.
Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Ensure high standards of customer service, including prompt handling of complaints.
Perform manager on duty responsibilities, including coaching, floor/phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, and open/close duties.
Participate in the weekly scheduling process.
Execute and train advanced solution, project, and product quality recommendations.
Source parts from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
Execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
Execute and train inventory systems and store equipment.
Execute and train POS and Parts lookup systems.