Store Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Buxton (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Buxton, ME seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead a high-performing auto parts team and drive store growth and profitability.

You will be responsible for P&L, setting business plans, and delivering exceptional customer care in a market-leading NAPA store. The role requires strong leadership, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and wholesale accounts.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership with vision, collaboration, trust, respect and effectiveness.
• Experience in automotive/retail or fleet industries is a plus.
• Customer-focused with ability to build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customers and revenue opportunities for the store.
• Shift into high gear in a fast-paced retail store environment.
• Help outside sales in identifying, developing and maintaining wholesale accounts.
• Build, guide and develop an engaged crew to deliver customer care and business results.
• Strive for continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Protect and maintain store assets.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASE Certifications

Technical or Trade school courses or degree

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for leading others, driving growth and profits? Perhaps you have a background in automotive, fleet, heavy equipment, dealership or retail industry? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking an experienced, energetic and driven Store Manager to join our growing auto parts team. This is the right opportunity for you if you:

• Love Retail
• Can consistently demonstrate true leadership with vision, collaboration, trust, respect and effectiveness while operating a market leading NAPA store
• Know how to take full responsibility for P&L while mapping out initiatives and business plans for the store and solving roadblock issues

Responsibilities

• Identify new customers and revenue opportunities for the store
• Shift into high gear in a fast-paced retail store environment
• Help outside sales in identifying, developing and maintaining wholesale accounts
• Build, guiding and developing an engaged crew team to deliver checkered flag levels of customer care and business results
• Steer towards continuous improvement in processes and procedures
• Protect and maintaining the security of store assets
• Display pride in navigating a store recognized for safety and appearance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships
• Knowledge of inventory controls, stocking levels and seasonal shifts is a plus
• Personal drive, self-motivation and initiative to accomplish business goals
• Customer focus and high energy in our fast-paced stores
• Ability to operate a cash register and navigating computer and paper catalog systems
• Passion for delivering customer care in a strong team environment
• And if you have this, even better: Technical or Trade school courses or degree
• Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experience
• Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
• ASE Certifications

Why NAPA may just be the right place for you

• Outstanding health benefits and 401K Bonus opportunity
• Stable company. Fortune 200 with a family feel
• Company Culture that works hard, yet takes care of employees
• Opportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and your team

We offer a competitive salary of $68,000 or this position.

Please note that total compensation may vary based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications.

We believe in rewarding our employees fairly and encourage candidates to discuss their unique backgrounds during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave
• Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.