Store Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Store Manager for a NAPA auto parts location in the Columbus area. Lead a fast-paced retail team, own the P&L, identify revenue opportunities and develop a high-performing crew to deliver exceptional customer care and business results.

The role emphasizes leadership, inventory controls, and continuous improvement across store operations, safety and appearance, with opportunities for career progression within a Fortune 200 company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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 fast-paced stores.
• Experience with cash registers and computer/paper catalog systems.
• ASE Certifications optional for enhanced credentials.

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 team to deliver customer care and business results.
• Steer towards continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Protect and maintain the security of store assets.
• Display pride in a store recognized for safety and appearance.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Customer care

Team development

Self-motivation

High energy

Customer focus

Initiative

Cash register operation

Inventory controls

Store operations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical 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.

Ideal candidate 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, guide and develop 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 maintain 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 fast-paced stores
• Ability to operate a cash register and navigate 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
• Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
• ASE Certifications

Benefits

• 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

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