Automotive Retail Store Leader

NAPA Auto Parts; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Join NAPA Auto Parts in Kent, WA as Assistant Store Manager, leveraging automotive knowledge, leadership, and customer service to drive store success. You will share responsibilities with the Store Manager across operations, sales, inventory, and delivery coordination, while maintaining active customer-facing sales.

You will coach team members, monitor performance, participate in scheduling, and may handle opening/closing duties as a keyholder.

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.
• Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems.
• Ability to lift 60lbs in some situations.
• Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership.
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experience.
• Entirely customer-centric (external/internal).
• ASE Certifications a plus
• NAPA Know How

Responsibilities

• Partner daily with Store Manager on operations, sales execution, inventory health 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 or support administrative tasks: scheduling input, compliance documentation, performance tracking/reporting, and basic P&L awareness items.
• Monitor and act on core store metrics and trends to drive improvements.
• Provide leadership oversight, training and performance management for store functions as needed.
• Support talent development and mentorship for advancement.
• Drive adherence to safety, asset protection and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer care & relationships

Inventory/cataloging knowledge

Ability to lift 60 lbs

ASE Certifications

NAPA Know How

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join NAPA Auto Parts in Kent, WA as Assistant Store Manager, leveraging automotive knowledge, leadership, and customer service to drive store success. You will share responsibilities with the Store Manager across operations, sales, inventory, and delivery coordination, while maintaining active customer-facing sales.

You will coach team members, monitor performance, participate in scheduling, and may handle opening/closing duties as a keyholder.