General Manager II - Store 1653 Rochester, NY

Advance Stores Company•Rochester, NY

1d•$69,400 - $85,000

About The Position

The General Manager is a professional-level sales and management role responsible for inspiring the team, helping customers succeed, and growing the business with integrity. The position supports both sales and operational functions and requires knowledge of store systems, automotive systems, and parts, including the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and assist with DIY projects. The General Manager develops and maintains Professional Customer relationships, grows related programs, achieves financial metrics, and maintains service and appearance standards. This is an exempt position requiring a minimum of 50–55 hours per week, excluding meal breaks. The average schedule is 5–6 days per week, with 11-hour shifts that include rotating nights and weekends and an hour for lunch. Additional hours may be required based on staffing, store conditions, sales targets, and other business demands. Schedules are based on business needs. The position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

Requirements

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 GED.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to speak and write English, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships with Customers, peers, and upper management.
Effective use of Microsoft Word and Excel; 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 inspiring feedback.
Ability to work a range of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Ability to locate and stock parts; source parts from multiple channels, including special orders, FDO, and second sources; and perform advanced parts lookup.
Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations, store operations and procedures, DIY testing and diagnostic equipment, inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, and parts lookup systems.
Ability to recruit, select, hire, and develop quality Team Members and build and grow Professional Customer relationships.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automotive systems.
Spanish language skills.
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area.
ASE certification; ASE P2 certification or an equivalent ASE-ready qualification is preferred or may be developed.
PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and sales, including developing Customer action plans and holding the team accountable for executing them.
Select, hire, develop, manage performance, coach, schedule, and engage store Team Members.
Ensure execution of inventory and operational standards.
Coach Team Members to meet Customer expectations for both DIY and Professional Customers.
Perform manager-on-duty responsibilities, including team touch bases and coaching, floor and phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
Lead change management.
Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for Customers and Team Members.
Provide DIY services such as battery installation and testing and wiper installation.
Assist the District or Region with other functions upon request.