District Manager - Lead Multi-Store Growth & Profitability

Friendsofkerhonkson; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a District Manager to lead a multi-unit district, drive sales and profitability, and coach General Managers and Core 4 staff. This role requires strong financial acumen, staff development, and the ability to oversee store operations, inventory, and customer service across the district.

You will recruit, hire, and retain top talent, conduct regular store visits, review P&L with GMs, and communicate effectively with stores and support teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing a team of 10-20 General Managers who supervise 10-30 team members in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proven track record in meeting sales and gross margin targets in a multi-unit environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area preferred; 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
• Staffing, development, goal setting, performance management, coaching, engagement and retention of General Managers and Core 4 staff
• Conduct regular store visits with action plans to achieve full market potential
• Teach business acumen by review of profit and loss statements with GMs
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to stores and support staff
• Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for customers and team members

Skills

Team leadership

Sales growth

Customer relationship

Financial acumen

Communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Training and development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business

ASE certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a District Manager to lead a multi-unit district, drive sales and profitability, and coach General Managers and Core 4 staff. This role requires strong financial acumen, staff development, and the ability to oversee store operations, inventory, and customer service across the district.

You will recruit, hire, and retain top talent, conduct regular store visits, review P&L with GMs, and communicate effectively with stores and support teams.