Assistant Store Manager

NAPA; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

NAPA in Town of Colonie, NY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a fast-paced retail team and support the store manager in achieving sales goals. You will drive customer service excellence, supervise daily operations, and mentor staff to deliver top-notch results.

Join a busy store environment where teamwork, inventory accuracy, and process improvements are encouraged. Competitive starting pay and benefits reflect the importance of this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Experience in automotive aftermarket or willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a successful team, support the store manager, and manage in a fast-paced retail store.
• Manage store operations to maximize sales, profits and customer service.
• Build, coach, train and engage crew to deliver superior customer care and results.
• Inventory protection, asset management, and handling operational/safety issues.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles, sales floor, stock room and exterior areas.
• Drive NAPA programs and pursue continuous process improvements.
• Grow customer relationships and support sales/service questions for a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Inventory management

Team coaching

Sales experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical or trade school

Tools

Cataloging systems

Inventory software

POS systems

Job description

Job DescriptionImagine the position to use your automotive or customer service expertise with both our wholesale and retail customers on a daily basis, serve as a leader to your teammates, and lead NAPA to be the dominant parts supplier in the market. If this sounds like you, NAPA is looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager. This is the right opportunity for you if you:ResponsibilitiesEnjoy creating a superior customer service experience to achieve maximum market penetration, drive store growth, increase sales and profitabilityKnow how to provide daily leadership and create and sustain a culture of employee engagementKnow the importance of partnering with your teammates in order to drive company owned store initiativesCare about people and profitWant to join a team where you can learn and grow your career the opportunities are endless!A Day in the life:Lead a successful team, support the store manager, and manage in our fast-paced retail storesManage store operations to maximize sales, profits and customer serviceBuild, coach, train and engage crew team to deliver superior levels of customer care and business resultsInventory protection, asset management, operational and safety issuesOverall cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles, sales floor, stock room and outside areasDrive NAPA operational and marketing programs while steering toward continuous improvement in processes and proceduresGrow customer relationships, help with sales/service questions, and ensure a positive experience both in the store and on the phoneQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent. Technical or trade school courses or degree completionExperience in the automotive after-market service industry or hobby/DIY world, or at least the willingness to learn all things automotivePassion for delivering customer care and building long term relationshipsThrive off of working in a very fast paced and complex environmentKnowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systemsAbility to lift 60lbs in some situationsAnd if you have this, even better:Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealershipExperience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experiencEEntirely customer-centric (external/internal)ASE CertificationsNAPA Know HowWhy NAPA may be the right place for you:Outstanding health benefits and 401KStable company. Fortune 200 with a family feelCompany Culture that works hard, yet takes care of employeesOpportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and your teamThis position offers a starting hourly rate of $23. Many of our hourly positions have pay progression with set starting rates and you reach the top end of this range within 12 months of hire. 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 leaveAdditional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programsNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!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.