General Manager III Store 4969 Shawnee KS

Advance Stores Company Inc (500)

United States

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to lead store performance, coach a team of 10–20, and drive both DIY and professional customer service. You will manage hiring, development, and daily operations to meet sales goals and inventory standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, financial acumen, and the ability to train staff and build relationships with Professional Customers. This role offers commission potential based on store performance.

Qualifications

Ability to lead a team of 10–20 in a fast-paced retail environment.
Strong financial acumen and profitability focus.
Excellent communication with customers, peers and management.
Willingness to work days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Achieve store sales goals and service objectives.
Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and sales.
Hire, coach, schedule and develop Team Members.
Ensure inventory and operational standards are met.
Lead on-duty activities, safety and task completion.
Provide DIY services and assist regional functions as needed.

Skills

Friendly communication

Relationship building

Safety knowledge

ASE P2 readiness

POS & lookup systems

P&L analysis

Team leadership

Microsoft Word/Excel

Sales coaching

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area preferred

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships/sales, including building and holding team accountable to executing Customer action plans Selection, hiring, development, performance mgmt., coaching, scheduling and engagement of store Team Members Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards Coach all Team Members to deliver on Customer expectations (DIY and Professional) Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone mgmt., task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties) Ability to lead change management Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for both Customers and Team Members

Secondary Responsibilities

Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc. Assist District/Region in other functions upon request

Success Factors

Friendly communication Ability to locate and stock parts Safety knowledge and skills Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations Advanced parts lookup and sourcing Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. Ability to execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment Ability to execute and train POS and Parts lookup systems Ability to review and analyze P&L statement Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality Team Members Ability to build and grow relationships with Professional Customers

Essential Job Skills

Necessary for Success as a General Manager Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with Customers, peers and upper management Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required; PowerPoint preferred) Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L) Hold others accountable, inspect work quality and give feedback in a way that is inspiring Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

2-3 years of experience managing a team of 10 - 20 Team Members in a fast-paced and highly dynamic retail environment Successful experience managing profitability; proven financial and business acumen

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred. Must have a valid driver's license ASE certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers.