Automotive Retail: Assistant Store Manager

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Store Manager at Genuine Parts Company’s NAPA store in New Hampton, IA leverages automotive knowledge, customer service, and leadership to operate the store and drive sales. The role supports the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales responsibilities.

Responsibilities include daily collaboration with the Store Manager on operations, inventory health, scheduling, and coaching; actively selling to customers; managing opening/closing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket service industry or willingness to learn.
• Leadership experience.
• Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Experience in a parts store, automotive industry, or related management role.
• Ase certifications a plus.

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 (in-store, phone, and external dealer/wholesale calls).
• Model expected behaviors, processes, and customer standards.
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting, facility readiness).
• Provide coaching and performance management for flexible execution of all store functions.
• Drive adherence to safety, asset protection, operational processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Operations

Scheduling

Inventory management

P&L awareness

Coaching

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

ERP

Job description

The Assistant Store Manager at Genuine Parts Company’s NAPA store in New Hampton, IA leverages automotive knowledge, customer service, and leadership to operate the store and drive sales. The role supports the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales responsibilities.

Responsibilities include daily collaboration with the Store Manager on operations, inventory health, scheduling, and coaching; actively selling to customers; managing opening/closing