Assistant Store Manager

Location: Latham, NY, USA Job type: Full time Job ID: R26_0000021692 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. This is the right opportunity for you if you: Responsibilities Enjoy creating a superior customer service experience to achieve maximum market penetration, drive store growth, increase sales and profitability. Know how to provide daily leadership and create and sustain a culture of employee engagement. Know the importance of partnering with your teammates in order to drive company owned store initiatives. Care about people and profit. Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career; the opportunities are endless. A Day in the life: 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. Inventory protection, asset management, operational and safety issues. 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 in processes and procedures. 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. Thrive off of working in a very fast‑paced and complex environment. Knowledge of cataloguing and/or inventory management systems. Ability to lift 60lbs in some situations. And if you have this, even better: 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. Why NAPA may be the right place for you: Outstanding health benefits and 401(k). Stable company. Fortune 200 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. Benefits 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. Employment Conditions The position offers a starting hourly rate of $23.00. Many of our hourly positions have pay progression with set starting rates; you reach the top end of this range within 12 months of hire. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr NAPA Auto Parts