Auto Parts Store GM — Lead Sales & Team

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to drive store performance, lead a diverse team, and grow Professional Customer relationships. The role demands strong automotive knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to manage inventory, schedules, and customer service at a high level.

You will be responsible for coaching staff, executing action plans, and ensuring exceptional store operations, including DIY services and professional sales.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience managing a team of 10–20 in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong financial and business acumen with profitability awareness.
• Ability to recruit, hire and develop quality Team Members.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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.
• Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc.
• Assist District/Region in other functions upon request.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Hiring and coaching

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to drive store performance, lead a diverse team, and grow Professional Customer relationships. The role demands strong automotive knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to manage inventory, schedules, and customer service at a high level.

You will be responsible for coaching staff, executing action plans, and ensuring exceptional store operations, including DIY services and professional sales.