General Manager II - Store 7759 - Madison, AL

Advance Stores Company•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

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 sides of the business and requires understanding store systems, automotive systems, and parts, as well as the ability to identify and troubleshoot customer needs and assist with DIY projects. The General Manager develops and maintains Professional Customer relationships and program growth, achieves financial metrics, and maintains service and appearance standards. This is an exempt role 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, 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 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 English, speak and write, and build strong relationships with Customers, peers, and upper management.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively.
Ability to calculate figures such as 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 recruit, select, hire, and develop quality Team Members.
Ability to build and grow relationships with Professional Customers.
Ability to locate and stock parts; perform advanced parts lookup and sourcing, including special orders, FDO, and second sources.
Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations, store operational processes and procedures, DIY service testing and diagnostic equipment, inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, and parts lookup systems.
Ability to become ASE P2 certified or achieve an ASE-ready equivalent.

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.

Responsibilities

Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and sales, including building 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 DIY and Professional customers.
Perform manager-on-duty responsibilities, including 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.