Growth-Oriented General Manager, Auto Parts Store

Advance Auto Parts; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing store team. The role focuses on driving sales, managing professional customer relationships, and maintaining store standards across operations and service.

The candidate should have strong automotive knowledge, experience in retail leadership, and ability to manage P&L and schedules. This exempt, full-time position requires 50–55 hours per week with rotating nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of 10–20 staff in retail, with profitability focus.
• Strong knowledge of store systems and automotive parts.
• Ability to manage schedules, coaching, and performance.
• Experience with P&L and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives.
• Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships and team accountability.
• Hire, coach, and manage store team members; ensure inventory and operations standards.

Skills

People leadership

Sales management

Automotive knowledge

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing store team. The role focuses on driving sales, managing professional customer relationships, and maintaining store standards across operations and service.

The candidate should have strong automotive knowledge, experience in retail leadership, and ability to manage P&L and schedules. This exempt, full-time position requires 50–55 hours per week with rotating nights and weekends.