Automotive Assistant Store Manager — Lead & Grow

Genuine Parts Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks an Assistant Store Manager for its NAPA retail store in Des Moines, IA. You will support the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales responsibilities.

Developed in this role is a path to becoming a Store Manager, with overtime and keyholder responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity and standards. You will lead, coach, and engage the team to deliver strong store performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive after-market or willingness to learn all things automotive.
• Leadership experience is required.
• Strong customer care and relationship-building.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Familiarity with cataloging/inventory management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager on operations, sales execution, inventory health, labor alignment, and team performance.
• Actively sell and build customer relationships across retail and wholesale channels.
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines and cash reconciliation.
• Handle administrative tasks: scheduling, compliance, reporting, and basic P&L awareness.
• Monitor core store metrics and drive problem solving for improvements.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance management for store functions.
• Drive safety and adherence to operational processes and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Customer care

Sales

Team coaching

Operations oversight

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical or trade school courses

Tools

Inventory management systems

Inventory software

ERP knowledge

Job description

Genuine Parts Company seeks an Assistant Store Manager for its NAPA retail store in Des Moines, IA. You will support the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales responsibilities.

Developed in this role is a path to becoming a Store Manager, with overtime and keyholder responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity and standards. You will lead, coach, and engage the team to deliver strong store performance.