Store Manager

Genuine Parts Company; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company’s NAPA store in the New Haven area seeks an experienced Store Manager who can lead a fast-paced retail team, grow revenue, and own P&L responsibilities. You will develop staff, drive customer care, and implement initiatives to improve store performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, business planning, and collaboration with outside sales. A strong background in automotive or related retail environments is preferred, with a focus on safety and asset protection.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 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.
• Ability to operate a cash register and navigate computer and paper catalog systems.
• Passion for customer care in a strong team environment.
• Technical or trade school courses or degree is a plus.
• 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 is a plus.
• Customer-centric mindset (external/internal).
• ASE Certifications are a plus.

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.
• Steer towards continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Protect and maintain the security of store assets.
• Display pride in a store known for safety and appearance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

P&L responsibility

Retail operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical or Trade school courses or degree

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Cash register operation

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 are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.