General Manager Floating - District (4227) job

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Company Description

Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive parts retailer stocking new and remanufactured automotive parts, maintenance items, and accessories such as batteries and oil filters for all makes and models. They serve professionals and do-it-yourself customers alike. They operate more than 5,100 stores across North America, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands under four different brands (Advance Auto Parts, Carquest Auto Parts, WORLDPAC and Autopart International). With a current employee count of 70,000, they offer job opportunities in stores, distribution centers and corporate store support.

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General Manager Floating - District (4227) in Concord, CA at Advance Auto Parts

Date Posted:5/9/2022

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Career Snapshot

  • Employee Type:

Full-Time

  • Location:

    Concord, CA

  • Career Type:

Field Sales and Service

  • Date Posted:

5/9/2022

About Us

At Advance Auto Parts we have a passion for YES. Each day we are motivated by a passion to help our Customers. We have a commitment to advance the lives of our fellow Team Members, Customers, and the Communities where we live and work.

When you join our team, you become one of more of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities and each other every day.

With over 5,100 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, we are a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. With opportunities ranging from our front lines in our Stores to our Distribution Centers to our Corporate Support Center and our rapidly growing Professional Business, we have the career for you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Career DescriptionJob Description

What is a Store General Manager?

A Store General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management position capable of supporting functions on both sides of the business. The role requires understanding of store systems, automotive systems, parts knowledge and has the ability to identify, trouble shoot and project assist for DIY. Responsible for developing and maintaining commercial customer relationships and program growth. Is accountable for achieving financial metrics and maintaining service and appearance standards. Position is exempt and requires a minimum of 50 hours a week.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives

  • Manage and grow commercial customer relationships/sales, including building and holding team accountable to executing customer action plans

  • Selection, hiring, development, performance mgmt., coaching, scheduling and engagement of store team members

  • Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards

  • Coach all team members to deliver on customer expectations (DIY and Commercial)

  • Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone mgmt., task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)

  • Ability to lead change management

  • Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for both customers and team members

  • Secondary Responsibilities

  • Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc.

  • Assist district/region in other functions upon request

    Success Factors

  • Friendly communication

  • Ability to locate and stock parts

  • Safety knowledge and skills

  • Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent

  • Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations

  • Advanced parts lookup and sourcing

  • Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.

  • Ability to execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services

  • Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment

  • Ability to execute and train POS and Parts lookup systems

  • Ability to review and analyze P&L statement

  • Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality team members

  • Ability to build and grow relationships with commercial customers

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Store General Manager

  • Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred

  • Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management

  • Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required – PowerPoint preferred)

  • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent

  • Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L)

  • Hold others accountable, inspect work quality and give feedback in a way that is inspiring

  • Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

    Prior Experience that Sets a Store General Manager up for Success

  • 2-3 years of experience managing a team of 10 – 20 Team Members in a fast-paced and highly dynamic retail environment

  • Successful experience managing profitability; proven financial and business acumen

Education

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Must have a valid driver's license

  • ASE certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance.

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Minimum $49,268
$69,099 average
Maximum $94,818

Tasks

  • Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
  • Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
  • Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
  • Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
  • Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
  • Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
  • Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
  • Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
  • Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
  • Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
  • Institute employee suggestion or involvement programs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.
  • Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  • Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
  • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
  • Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
  • Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Advance Auto Parts

Description

Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive parts retailer stocking new and remanufactured automotive parts, maintenance items, and accessories such as batteries and oil filters for all makes and models. They serve professionals and do-it-yourself customers alike. They operate more than 5,100 stores across North America, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands under four different brands (Advance Auto Parts, Carquest Auto Parts, WORLDPAC and Autopart International). With a current employee count of 70,000, they offer job opportunities in stores, distribution centers and corporate store support.
Type

Company - Public

Size

Large

Revenue

$5B to $10B

Location

Multiple locations

Industry

Retail - Motor Vehicle

Founded

1932

CEO

Thomas Greco

Website

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