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, serve as a leader to your teammates, and lead NAPA to be the dominant parts supplier in the market. If this sounds like you, NAPA is looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager. Responsibilities Create a superior customer service experience to achieve maximum market penetration, drive store growth, increase sales and profitability. Provide daily leadership and sustain a culture of employee engagement. Partner with teammates to drive company‑owned store initiatives. 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 to deliver superior levels of customer care and business results. Inventory protection, asset management, operational and safety issues. Maintain overall cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles, sales floor, stock room and outside areas. Drive NAPA operational and marketing programs while 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 after‑market service industry or hobby/DIY world, or at least the willingness to learn all things automotive. Passion for delivering customer care and building long‑term relationships. Thrives in a very 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 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. NAPA Know How. Compensation & Benefits Hourly pay of $15, with progression to the top of the range within 12 months of hire. Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match. Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave. Additional perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs. 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