Automotive Parts Store Lead — Ops & Customer Growth

Genuine Parts Company; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company’s NAPA store in Albert Lea, MN is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to apply automotive knowledge and strong customer service, lead daily operations, and support the Store Manager across all functions while still maintaining sales responsibilities.

This role has a developmental pathway to becoming a Store Manager with exposure to inventory, people management, safety, and P&L awareness; overtime and keyholder duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or willingness to learn all things automotive.
• Leadership experience.
• Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships.
• Thrive in fast paced complex environments.
• Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems.
• Ability to lift 60lbs.
• Experience in parts store/retail management acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Partner daily with Store Manager on operations, sales, inventory health, labor/scheduling, and team performance.
• Actively sell and build customer relationships across retail and wholesale channels.
• Model expected behaviours, processes, and customer standards.
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting).
• Handle or support administrative tasks: scheduling input, compliance documentation, performance tracking/reporting.
• Monitor and act on store metrics (sales, inventory, customer satisfaction, cleanliness, labor).
• Provide leadership, training and performance management for store functions; coach and mentor successors.
• Drive adherence to safety, asset protection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Retail sales

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE Certifications a plus

Job description

Genuine Parts Company’s NAPA store in Albert Lea, MN is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to apply automotive knowledge and strong customer service, lead daily operations, and support the Store Manager across all functions while still maintaining sales responsibilities.

This role has a developmental pathway to becoming a Store Manager with exposure to inventory, people management, safety, and P&L awareness; overtime and keyholder duties may apply.