General Manager II - Store 9936 Butler, NJ

Advance Auto Parts • Butler, NJ

2d • $69,400 - $85,000

About The Position

The General Manager is a professional-level sales and management position responsible for supporting both sides of the business. The role focuses on inspiring the team, helping customers succeed, and growing the business with integrity. It requires knowledge of store systems, automotive systems, and parts, as well as the ability to identify and troubleshoot issues and assist DIY customers. The General Manager develops and maintains Professional Customer relationships and grows related programs, while being accountable for financial metrics and service and appearance standards.

The position is exempt and requires at least 50–55 hours per week, excluding meal breaks. The average schedule is 5–6 days per week, with 11-hour shifts, rotating nights and weekends, and an hour for lunch. Additional hours may be required depending on staffing, store conditions, sales targets, and other business needs. Schedules are based on the needs of the business.

The role may involve providing DIY services such as battery installation and testing and wiper installation, and assisting the District or Region with other functions upon request. 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 demonstrated financial and business acumen.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, 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, gross profit percentages, and other figures and amounts.
• Ability to review and analyze business reports, including profit and loss statements.
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to become ASE P2 certified or an ASE-ready equivalent.
• Ability to locate and stock parts; knowledge of safety; advanced parts lookup and sourcing; and ability to execute and train store, inventory, POS, diagnostic, and DIY service processes.
• Ability to recruit, select, hire, develop, coach, and hold Team Members accountable.
• Physical ability to predominantly walk or stand; talk and hear; handle or feel items; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of automotive systems.
• Spanish language skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area.
• ASE certification.
• Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint effectively.

Responsibilities

• Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and sales, including building 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 DIY and Professional customers.
• Perform manager-on-duty duties, 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 with other functions upon request.
• Execute and train on project and product quality recommendations, store processes and procedures, testing and diagnostic equipment, inventory systems, store equipment, POS, and parts lookup systems.
• Review and analyze profit and loss statements and other business reports.
• Recruit, select, hire, and develop Team Members.
• Build and grow relationships with Professional Customers.
• Locate and stock parts, and source parts through special orders, FDO, second sources, and other channels.
• Hold others accountable, inspect work quality, and provide inspiring feedback.

Benefits

• Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program for Team Members and their families.
• 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