General Manager II - Store 2748 Salt Point, NY

Advance Auto Parts•Salt Point, NY

7d•$69,400 - $85,000

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 functions on both sides of the business and requires understanding of store and automotive systems, parts knowledge, and the ability to identify, troubleshoot, 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 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, including 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. The schedule is based on the needs of the business. The position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance. The role is usually performed indoors, with occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, chemicals, electrical shock risks, explosives, and vibration. The employee predominantly walks or stands and must be able to perform the listed physical activities and lifting requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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, 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 figures and amounts 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 perform the physical demands of the job, 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.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automotive systems.
Spanish language skills.
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area.
ASE certification.
ASE P2 certification or an equivalent ASE-ready qualification.
Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations.
Advanced parts lookup and sourcing skills, including sourcing special orders, FDO, and second sources.
Ability to execute and train store operational processes and procedures, DIY testing and diagnostic equipment, inventory systems, store equipment, POS systems, and parts lookup systems.
Ability to recruit, select, hire, and develop quality Team Members.
Ability to build and grow relationships with Professional Customers.
Microsoft PowerPoint skills.

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 Customer expectations for DIY and Professional Customers.
Perform manager-on-duty responsibilities, including team 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.