Assistant Store Manager

Job Description Imagine the position to use your automotive or customer service expertise with both our wholesale and retail customers on a daily basis. You will serve as a leader to your teammates and help NAPA be the dominant parts supplier in the market. NAPA is looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager. Responsibilities Enjoy creating a superior customer service experience to achieve maximum market penetration, drive store growth, increase sales, and profitability. Provide daily leadership and create and sustain a culture of employee engagement. Partner with teammates to drive company‑owned store initiatives. Care about people and profit. Lead a successful team, support the store manager, and manage in our fast‑paced retail stores. Manage store operations to maximize sales, profits, and customer service. Build, coach, train, and engage crew team to deliver superior levels of customer care and business results. Ensure inventory protection, asset management, operational and safety compliance. Maintain overall cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles, sales floor, stock room, and outside areas. Drive NAPA operational and marketing programs, steering toward continuous improvement. Grow customer relationships, help with sales/service questions, and ensure a positive experience both in the store and on the phone. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school courses or degree completion. Experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, hobby/DIY world, or willingness to learn all things automotive. Passion for delivering customer care and building long‑term relationships. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and complex environment. Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems. Ability to lift 60 lbs in some situations. Background and/or passion for automotive, 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. Entirely customer‑centric (external/internal). ASE certifications. NAPA Know How. Benefits Outstanding health benefits and 401(k). Stable company: Fortune 200 with a family feel. Company culture that works hard yet cares for employees. Opportunities for 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr