Automotive Parts Store Leader — Assistant Manager

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC Genuine Parts Company operates a NAPA retail store in the area and is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store functions and maintain strong customer engagement. This developmental role supports the Store Manager across operations, sales, inventory, and staffing while maintaining active customer-facing responsibilities.

The role emphasizes coaching team members, ensuring standards, and stepping in to assist to sustain store continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or willingness to learn all things automotive.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs in some situations.

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, facility readiness).
• Provide leadership oversight, training and performance management for flexible execution of all store functions.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Operations

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school courses or degree

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

GPC Genuine Parts Company operates a NAPA retail store in the area and is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store functions and maintain strong customer engagement. This developmental role supports the Store Manager across operations, sales, inventory, and staffing while maintaining active customer-facing responsibilities.

The role emphasizes coaching team members, ensuring standards, and stepping in to assist to sustain store continuity.