Automotive Assistant Store Manager — Growth & Ops Leader

NAPA Auto Parts; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development pathway to Store Manager

Overtime opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts in Des Moines, IA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, sales and customer service with a focus on inventory control and team coaching. This role supports the Store Manager and advances toward a Store Manager position, with overtime and keyholder responsibilities as needed.

You'll oversee counter sales, receiving, delivery coordination, housekeeping and compliance, while developing staff and ensuring top customer care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school courses or degree completion.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket or willingness to learn all things automotive.
• Leadership experience.
• Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Knowledge of cataloging or inventory management systems.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Background in automotive/heavy equipment/farm/diesel/marine dealership.
• Experience in a parts store or retail management.

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.
• Model expected behaviors, processes, and customer standards.
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting).
• Handle administrative tasks: scheduling input, compliance documentation, performance tracking/reporting, and basic P&L awareness items.
• Monitor core store metrics and uncover trends to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Provide leadership oversight, training and performance management for flexible execution of all store functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer care

Inventory management

Automotive knowledge

Ability to lift 60lbs

ASE certifications a plus

NAPA Know How

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school courses

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts in Des Moines, IA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, sales and customer service with a focus on inventory control and team coaching. This role supports the Store Manager and advances toward a Store Manager position, with overtime and keyholder responsibilities as needed.

You'll oversee counter sales, receiving, delivery coordination, housekeeping and compliance, while developing staff and ensuring top customer care in a fast-paced environment.