What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Advance Auto Parts?
A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity.
Professional level sales and management position capable of supporting functions on both sides of the business. The role requires understanding of store systems, automotive systems, parts knowledge and has the ability to identify, troubleshoot and project assist for DIY. Responsible for developing and maintaining Professional Customer relationships and program growth. Is accountable for achieving financial metrics and maintaining service and appearance standards. Position is typically exempt (some positions are paid hourly based on location and on the job training) and requires a minimum of 50-55 hours per week (excluding meal break periods). The average schedule is 5-6 days a week, 11 hour shifts, including rotating nights and weekends, with an hour for lunch. Additional hours may be required based on staffing, store conditions, sales to target, and other business demands. General Managers are required to work a schedule based on the needs of the business. Primary Responsibilities Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships/sales, including building and holding team accountable to executing. Customer action plans Selection, hiring, development, performance mgmt., coaching, scheduling and engagement of store Team Members Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards Coach all Team Members to deliver on Customer expectations (DIY and Professional) Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone mgmt., task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties) Ability to lead change management Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for both Customers and Team Members Secondary Responsibilities Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc. Assist District/Region in other functions upon request Success Factors Friendly communication Ability to locate and stock parts Safety knowledge and skills Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations Advanced parts lookup and sourcing Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. Ability to execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment Ability to execute and train POS and Parts lookup systems Ability to review and analyze P&L statement Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality Team Members Ability to build and grow relationships with Professional Customers
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success
Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with Customers, peers and upper management Use Microsoft software effectively.proven financial and business acumen Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED),
Bachelor's degree in business or a related area preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid driver's license ASE certification preferred, but not required Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually modera
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,892.00 - $75,989.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jersey City, NJ 07302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $65,892 - $75,989