General Manager I - Store 7223 Edinboro, PA

Advance Auto Parts•Edinboro, PA

About The Position

The General Manager is a professional-level sales and management position responsible for supporting both sides of the business. The role requires understanding store systems, automotive systems, and parts, and the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and assist with DIY projects. The General Manager develops and maintains Professional Customer relationships and grows related programs, achieves financial metrics, and maintains service and appearance standards. This is an exempt position 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.

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, with demonstrated financial and business acumen.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work a schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Ability to speak and write English and communicate effectively 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 locate and stock parts and source parts from multiple channels, including special orders, FDO, and second sources.
Ability to learn or demonstrate automotive systems and parts knowledge, and to identify, troubleshoot, and assist with DIY projects.
Ability to become ASE P2 certified or achieve an ASE-ready equivalent.
Ability to execute and train store operational, inventory, POS, parts lookup, and DIY testing and diagnostic processes.
Ability to review and analyze P&L statements and business reports.
Ability to recruit, select, hire, develop, and coach Team Members and build Professional Customer relationships.
Ability to walk or stand predominantly and to talk, hear, handle or feel objects, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and 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.

Responsibilities

Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and sales, including developing 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 Customer expectations for DIY and Professional Customers.
Handle 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.
Execute and train on project and product quality recommendations, store processes and procedures, testing and diagnostic equipment, inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, and parts lookup systems.
Review and analyze profit and loss statements and other business reports.
Recruit, select, hire, and develop quality Team Members.
Build and grow relationships with Professional Customers.
Hold others accountable, inspect work quality, and give inspiring feedback.