Assistant Store Manager – Drive Sales & Operations

Genuine Parts Company; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to leverage automotive knowledge, customer service, and leadership to operate our NAPA retail store. You will support the Store Manager across all functions while maintaining active sales responsibilities.

This role offers development toward Store Manager, may require overtime and keyholder duties opening/closing, and involves coaching staff, inventory control, and delivering strong customer experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school courses or degree completion.
• Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or willingness to learn automotive.
• Leadership experience.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs in some situations.
• Background in automotive, heavy equipment, farm, diesel, marine, or dealership.
• Experience in a parts store or retail management experience.
• ASE Certifications a plus.
• NAPA Know How.

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, external dealer calls).
• 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 core store metrics (sales, inventory accuracy/turn, customer satisfaction, cleanliness/organization, labor efficiency, loss prevention) and solve problems.
• Provide leadership oversight, training and overall performance management for flexible execution of all store functions.
• Support talent development: coaching and mentoring successors for advancement.
• Drive adherence to safety, asset protection, operational processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school courses

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to leverage automotive knowledge, customer service, and leadership to operate our NAPA retail store. You will support the Store Manager across all functions while maintaining active sales responsibilities.

This role offers development toward Store Manager, may require overtime and keyholder duties opening/closing, and involves coaching staff, inventory control, and delivering strong customer experiences.