General Manger III - Store 3155 - Bradenton, FL

Advance Auto Parts•Bradenton, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager leads store sales and service performance, manages Professional Customer relationships, and ensures the store meets inventory and operational standards. The role is responsible for hiring, developing, coaching, scheduling, and engaging Team Members; holding them accountable for customer action plans and service expectations; and managing daily store operations, including opening and closing duties, task assignment, safety, and floor and phone management. The General Manager also leads change and fosters a respectful environment for customers and Team Members. The role may provide DIY services such as battery testing and installation and wiper installation, and may assist the District or Region with other functions upon request. The position requires retail team-management experience, business and financial acumen, effective communication, and the ability to analyze business reports. 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, dynamic retail environment.
Successful experience managing profitability and proven financial and business acumen.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English and build strong relationships with Customers, peers, and upper management.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively.
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 locate and stock parts, source parts from multiple sources, and perform advanced parts lookup and sourcing.
Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations, store processes, inventory systems, and equipment use.
Ability to hold others accountable, inspect work quality, and give inspiring feedback.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to walk or stand predominantly and to talk, hear, handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automotive systems.
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area.
ASE certification; not required.
Ability to become ASE P2 certified or achieve an ASE-ready equivalent.
Spanish language skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and sales, including building and holding the team accountable for executing Customer action plans.
Select, hire, develop, manage performance, coach, schedule, and engage store Team Members.
Ensure execution of inventory and operational standards.
Coach Team Members to meet DIY and Professional Customer expectations.
Perform manager-on-duty responsibilities, including touch-base 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, including battery installation and testing and wiper installation.
Assist the District or Region in other functions upon request.
Recruit, select, hire, and develop quality Team Members; build and grow relationships with Professional Customers.
Execute and train store operational processes, procedures, inventory systems, store equipment, POS and parts lookup systems, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services.
Review and analyze business reports, including profit and loss statements.
Inspect work quality, hold others accountable, and provide feedback in an inspiring manner.