Assistant Site Manager (45)

Genuine Parts Company•Sarasota, FL

12h

About The Position

The Assistant Site Manager supports store operations by monitoring sales performance, addressing operational issues, providing customer service, and supervising and coaching employees. The role helps maintain inventory controls, accurate merchandise receiving and stockroom practices, safe working conditions, compliance with company policies, and appropriate control of procurement cards. It also builds relationships and negotiates with non-NAPA vendors on pricing, inventory, and service. The position requires demonstrated leadership in the automotive aftermarket service industry, preferably in an automotive parts department, dealership, jobber, or retail establishment. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced setting, lead a high-performance team, solve problems, and operate point-of-sale and cataloging systems. Work includes standing and walking for the assigned shift, handling merchandise and equipment, and using moving aids for heavy items. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated leadership in the automotive aftermarket service industry, preferably in an automotive parts department, dealership, jobber, or retail establishment.
Working knowledge of the organization(s) the store services.
High character and fair dealing with employees and customers.
Ability to provide strong operational leadership and build a high-performance team through customer focus, open communication, coaching, and feedback.
Personal drive, self-motivation, and initiative to accomplish company goals.
Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced setting; be competitive while remaining calm under pressure.
Willingness and ability to learn.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate the TAMS point-of-sale system and perform cataloging.
Ability to use an adding machine and process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire assigned work shift.
Ability to lift and move parts and boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach upper shelves (eight feet) using a stool or ladder when necessary.
Ability to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment using moving aids such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, and hydraulic lifts.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education and/or a college degree.

Responsibilities

Monitor store sales performance daily, weekly, monthly, and year to date.
Identify problems and solve them effectively.
Develop good customer relations and maintain a high level of customer service.
Address customer sales and service questions quickly.
Supervise and coach store employees.
Monitor and recognize good and unacceptable employee performance.
Ensure proper processes and procedures are used to minimize inventory shrinkage.
Ensure merchandise is received accurately and on time and stored appropriately in the stockroom.
Create a safe work environment and ensure required HazMat training occurs in a timely manner.
Actively minimize employee time loss due to Workers’ Compensation injuries.
Understand, interpret, and comply with company policies.
Work with the District office or District Manager to maintain procurement card controls.
Build relationships and negotiate with non-NAPA vendors on pricing, inventory, and service.
Ensure proper maintenance and protection of company facilities, equipment, inventory, and other physical assets.