Assistant Store Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Kent (WA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for our NAPA retail store in Kent, WA. This role blends automotive knowledge, customer service, and hands-on operational leadership to keep counter sales, inventory, deliveries, and store upkeep running smoothly.

You will work with the Store Manager to coach teammates, drive safety, and develop talent for future Store Manager opportunities. Overtime and keyholder duties may be required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in automotive aftermarket or willingness to learn automotive products.
• Demonstrated leadership and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage fast-paced store operations and inventory.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Store Manager on operations, sales, labor, and team performance.
• Sell and build relationships across retail and wholesale channels.
• Lead opening/closing routines and ensure store readiness.
• Oversee administrative tasks and compliance documentation.
• Monitor store metrics and coach staff for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership development and succession coaching.
• Drive safety, asset protection, and operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Customer care

Team coaching

Operational oversight

Inventory awareness

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Inventory management systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager uses their automotive, customer service, operational and leadership expertise with all customers and team members to successfully operate our NAPA retail store and lead NAPA to be the dominant parts supplier in the market. The Assistant Store Manager is a primary support to the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales responsibilities. This role has critical oversight of the store operations- ensuring completion of all store functions including counter sales, inventory/receiving, delivery coordination, housekeeping, and other operational tasks by coaching team members, monitoring progress, and stepping in to assist or perform tasks if necessary to maintain standards, ensure coverage, and support store continuity.

The Assistant Store Manager role is designed to be a developmental pathway to becoming a Store Managers. This role may require overtime hours scheduled based on business need, as well as keyholder responsibilities opening and closing the store.

Responsibilities

• Partner daily with Store Manager on operations, sales execution, inventory health, labor/scheduling alignment, and team performance. May have direct influence and responsibility for direct reports of the store and financial impact of labor planning.
• Actively sell and build customer relationships across retail and wholesale channels (in-store, phone, and external dealer/wholesale calls as needed).
• Model expected behaviors, processes, and customer standards.
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting, facility readiness).
• Handle or support administrative tasks: scheduling input, compliance documentation, performance tracking/reporting, and basic P&L awareness items.
• Monitor and act on core store metrics (sales, inventory accuracy/turn, customer satisfaction, cleanliness/organization, labor efficiency, loss prevention) by uncovering trends and problem solving for solutions.
• Provide leadership oversight, training and overall performance management for flexible execution of all store functions (counter sales, order pulling, receiving, stocking, delivery coordination, etc.) as business needs require: set expectations, coach the team, monitor outcomes, and step in to assist when necessary to ensure continuity and standards.
• Support talent development: provide coaching, and mentor successors for advancement.
• Drive adherence to safety, asset protection, operational processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or trade school courses or degree completion
• Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or hobby/DIY world, or at least the willingness to learn all things automotive
• Leadership experience
• Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships
• Thrive off working in a very fast paced and complex environment
• Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems
• Ability to lift 60lbs in some situations
• Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experience
• Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
• ASE Certifications a plus
• NAPA Know How

Position Performance Measures

• Customer satisfaction and issue resolution effectiveness
• Sales performance and overall effective operations in the store
• Product knowledge and technical advisory capability
• People metrics- turnover, time to fill, payroll to GP, schedule compliance
• Store metrics- sales, P&L, OPEX

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Retail and warehouse environment with frequent customer interaction
• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and move parts and equipment up to ~60 lbs
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching (including use of ladders/stools)
• Use of equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, and hydraulic lifts
• Requires visual accuracy for identifying part numbers and sequences
• Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and attention to detail

This position offers a starting hourly rate of $26.00. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.

Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave

Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.