District Manager: Lead Growth & Operations Across Stores

Advance Auto Parts; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Richmond, VA is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple stores, drive sales, and grow profitability while mentoring General Managers and store teams.

You will oversee staffing, training, inventory standards, and operational excellence across the district, with a focus on customer satisfaction and market share growth. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to work varied hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing a team of 10-20 General Managers who supervise 10-30 Team Members in a fast-paced and highly dynamic retail environment.
• Proven track record in meeting sales and gross margin targets in a multi-unit environment.
• Successful experience managing profitability; proven financial and business acumen.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• ASE certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed district total sales and profitability goals
• Ensure commercial customer retention & relationship growth in the market
• Selection, hiring, development, goal setting, performance mgmt., coaching, engagement and retention of General Managers and Core 4 team members
• Ensure proper staffing levels throughout the district
• Ensure execution of all inventory & operational standards within the district
• Conduct regular store visits providing action plans to achieve full market potential.
• Teach business acumen by review of profit and loss statement with GM's
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to stores and support staff
• Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for both customers and team members
• Assist region/area in other functions upon request

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

People management

Strategic planning

Budgeting & P&L

Communication

Microsoft Office

Customer relations

Hiring & coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or related area

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Richmond, VA is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple stores, drive sales, and grow profitability while mentoring General Managers and store teams.

You will oversee staffing, training, inventory standards, and operational excellence across the district, with a focus on customer satisfaction and market share growth. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to work varied hours.