Assistant Store Manager, Automotive Parts — Growth Path

NAPA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NAPA in Omaha, NE seeks an Assistant Store Manager to combine automotive knowledge with strong customer service and operational leadership. You will back the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales duties.

This role drives inventory health, scheduling alignment, and loss prevention, with overtime or keyholder duties as needed. A developmental pathway to Store Manager is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or willingness to learn all things automotive.
• Leadership experience and people management.
• Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships.
• Thrive in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems.
• ASE Certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner daily with Store Manager on operations, sales execution, inventory health, labor/scheduling alignment, and team performance.
• Actively sell and build customer relationships across retail and wholesale channels (in-store, phone, and external dealer/wholesale calls).
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting, facility readiness).
• Monitor core store metrics and problem solve to improve sales, inventory, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance management for store functions and team members.
• Support talent development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Inventory management

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Retail operations

P&L awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school courses or degree completion

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

NAPA in Omaha, NE seeks an Assistant Store Manager to combine automotive knowledge with strong customer service and operational leadership. You will back the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales duties.

This role drives inventory health, scheduling alignment, and loss prevention, with overtime or keyholder duties as needed. A developmental pathway to Store Manager is emphasized.