Store Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Bonus opportunity

Stable company with family feel

Career path opportunities

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Fort Dodge, IA seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead a fast-paced auto parts retail team and drive customer care, sales growth, and operational excellence.

The role focuses on P&L ownership, team development, and delivering top-tier service in a market-leading NAPA store with opportunities for career growth within the Genuine Parts Company family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passion for delivering customer care and building relationships.
• Experience with inventory controls and seasonal shifts is a plus.
• Self-motivated with initiative to achieve goals.
• Customer-focused, energetic, and able to work in a fast-paced store.
• Experience in automotive/parts retail a plus; ASE certs helpful.

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 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

Skills

Leadership

P&L Ownership

Retail Management

Customer Service

Team Development

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical Degree

ASE Certifications

Tools

Cash Register

Computer Systems

Inventory Software

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

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.