General Manager III - Store 9002 Takoma Park, MD

Advance Auto Parts•Takoma Park, MD

1d•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 of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. This role is responsible for achieving overall store sales goals and service objectives, managing and growing Professional Customer relationships and sales, and ensuring the selection, hiring, development, performance management, coaching, scheduling, and engagement of store Team Members. The General Manager is also responsible for ensuring the execution of all inventory and operational standards, coaching Team Members to deliver on Customer expectations, and performing manager on duty responsibilities. The position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

Requirements

Friendly communication
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
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
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Spanish language skills

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 mgmt., 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 mgmt., 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