General Manager III Store 9961 Braselton GA

Advance Auto Parts • Braselton, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. This role is for a General Manager III at Store 9961 in Braselton, GA. The General Manager is responsible for achieving overall store sales goals and service objectives, managing and growing professional customer relationships and sales, and ensuring the execution of all inventory and operational standards. The role also involves leading and developing the store team, including hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling. Manager on duty responsibilities include coaching, floor and phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, and open/close duties. The position requires a strong understanding of automotive systems and the ability to provide DIY services such as battery installation and testing.

Requirements

• Friendly communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations
• Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
• 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
• Ability to review and analyze P&L statement
• Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality Team Members
• Ability to build and grow relationships with Professional Customers
• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
• ASE certification preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred

Responsibilities

• Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives
• Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships/sales, including building and holding team accountable to executing Customer action plans
• Selection, hiring, development, performance management, coaching, scheduling and engagement of store Team Members
• Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards
• Coach all Team Members to deliver on Customer expectations (DIY and Professional)
• Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
• Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc.
• Assist District/Region in other functions upon request

Benefits

• Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED