Store PRO

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company seeks a Store Pro to be the primary customer contact in the retail store, delivering high-quality automotive parts solutions for both retail and wholesale customers. You will leverage product knowledge to assist customers and support team members while handling POS and catalog systems in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes customer engagement, reliability, and teamwork, contributing to store performance and customer loyalty as part of NAPA retail

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation essential for positive interactions with customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication to assist customers and colleagues.
• Solid problem-solving skills to resolve parts and product questions.
• Willingness to learn automotive parts, technology systems, and store processes.
• Ability to work well in a team and support peers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate automotive parts solutions to retail and wholesale customers.
• Delivers a consistently positive and engaging customer experience.
• Uses product knowledge to assist customers and support team members.
• Operates POS, inventory/catalog tools, and communication devices.
• Maintains high energy and customer focus in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Supports store operations including transactions, inquiries, and general workflow.
• Builds relationships with customers to drive loyalty and repeat business.
• Coordinates and dispatches deliveries, pulls and prepares orders for customers and drivers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Summary The Store Pro serves as the primary point of contact for customers in the retail store, representing the NAPA brand and delivering a high-quality customer experience. This role is responsible for providing automotive parts solutions, supporting both retail and wholesale customers, and contributing to store performance through product knowledge, responsiveness, and customer engagement. It offers a strong entry point or growth path within the organization.

Position Performance Measures

• Customer satisfaction and service quality (CSAT, repeat business)
• Accuracy and efficiency in parts identification and order fulfillment
• Sales performance (retail and wholesale transactions)
• Responsiveness to customer inquiries (in-store and phone)
• Team collaboration and support to peers
• Adherence to store processes, systems, and operational standards

Responsibilities

The following primary responsibilities are not all inclusive:

• Provide accurate automotive parts solutions to retail and wholesale customers.
• Deliver a consistently positive and engaging customer experience.
• Utilize product knowledge to assist customers and support team members.
• Operate systems including POS, inventory/catalog tools, and communication devices.
• Maintain high energy and customer focus in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Support store operations including transactions, inquiries, and general workflow.
• Build relationships with customers to drive loyalty and repeat business.
• Utilize delivery management systems to coordinate and dispatch deliveries, pull and prepare orders for customers and drivers, and support efficient logistics and fulfillment operations.
• Perform general housekeeping, cleaning, and organizational tasks to maintain a safe, professional, and welcoming store environment.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including receiving merchandise, stocking shelves, conducting cycle counts, and helping maintain accurate inventory records.
• Contribute to various store operations and team support tasks as needed to optimize store performance, merchandising, and overall efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.
• Leadership Demonstrates personal accountability and ownership of customer outcomes Leads by example in delivering exceptional customer service Supports team members by sharing knowledge and assisting with problem-solving Contributes to a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment Shows initiative in learning and career development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong listening and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn automotive parts and technology systems.

Preferred

• Experience in automotive, retail, or parts environment.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle repair or maintenance.
• Knowledge of inventory or cataloging systems.
• Background in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, farm, marine, or dealership environments.
• ASE Certification (not required).

Leadership

• Leadership Demonstrates personal accountability and ownership of customer outcomes Leads by example in delivering exceptional customer service Supports team members by sharing knowledge and assisting with problem-solving Contributes to a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment Shows initiative in learning and career development

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager Works closely with: Counter Sales team, Inventory/Operations staff, and Wholesale customers Part of: Retail Store Operations within NAPA

Physical Demands / Working Environment

Retail store environment with frequent customer interaction Standing for extended periods and frequent movement within the store Ability to lift and move automotive parts and materials (moderate weight) Use of computers, phones, and POS systems regularly Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and responsiveness

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.