Senior Automotive Store General Manager

Advance Stores Company Inc (500); United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead a store in the United States. The role requires commitment to inspiring the team, growing professional customer relationships, and achieving financial metrics while maintaining service standards.

Expect a demanding schedule of 50–55 hours per week, with 11-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, and rotating nights. Experience with auto parts, store systems, and hands-on leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in business or related area preferred.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in business or related area preferred

Job description

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead a store in the United States. The role requires commitment to inspiring the team, growing professional customer relationships, and achieving financial metrics while maintaining service standards.

Expect a demanding schedule of 50–55 hours per week, with 11-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, and rotating nights. Experience with auto parts, store systems, and hands-on leadership is essential for success.