Senior Auto Parts Store General Manager

Socket.dev; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy automotive retail store. You will drive sales performance, manage professional customer relationships, and coach a team to deliver top service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, maintaining inventory standards, and ensuring quality customer experiences, with a schedule demanding 50–55 hours weekly across days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• English fluency and clear written communication.
• Ability to lead and train a team in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Experience in managing profitability and financial metrics.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and DIY services is beneficial.
• Willingness to work 50–55 hours weekly including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Achieve store sales goals and service objectives.
• Grow professional customer relationships and drive action plans.
• Hire, develop, and manage store team members.
• Ensure inventory and operational standards are met.
• Lead on-duty activities and safety/compliance.
• Coach staff to meet customer expectations (DIY and professional).
• Manage store processes and product testing equipment.

Skills

English (Primary)

Team leadership

Customer relations

Retail operations

Sales forecasting

Scheduling

ASE certification ready

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Bachelor’s degree in business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint (preferred)

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy automotive retail store. You will drive sales performance, manage professional customer relationships, and coach a team to deliver top service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, maintaining inventory standards, and ensuring quality customer experiences, with a schedule demanding 50–55 hours weekly across days, evenings, and weekends.