Store Manager

3M HEALTHCARE; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Bonus opportunity

Career development

Stable Fortune200 company

Job summary

GPC is seeking a store-lead role focusing on growth, customer care, and team development. The candidate will identify new customers and revenue opportunities, support wholesale accounts, and build a high-performing crew to deliver strong business results.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, asset protection, and maintaining a safe, well-presented store environment. Prior experience in automotive/retail settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Customer care excellence and long-term relationship building.
• Experience with inventory controls, stocking levels, and seasonal shifts is a plus.
• Self-motivated and proactive to achieve business goals.
• Strong customer focus in fast-paced retail environments.
• Experience operating a cash register and purchasing/catalog systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customers and revenue opportunities for the store.
• Support outside sales in identifying and developing wholesale accounts.
• Lead and develop a crew to deliver strong customer care and business results.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and store operations.
• Protect store assets and maintain store safety and appearance.

Skills

Customer focus

Cash handling

Inventory controls

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical or Trade school courses

ASE certifications

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customers and revenue opportunities for the store.
• Shift into high‑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 toward 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 our fast‑paced stores.
• Ability to operate a cash register and navigate computer and paper catalog systems.
• Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experience.
• Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership.
• Candidate with Technical or Trade school courses or degree.
• ASE certifications.
• Entirely customer‑centric (external/internal).

Benefits

• Outstanding health benefits and 401(k).
• Bonus opportunity.
• Stable company – Fortune200 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.