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Assistant Store Manager

Job Code Number

406463712

Job Description

Temperance, MI, USA
Full time
R26_0000028947

Job Summary

The Assistant Store Manager uses their automotive, customer service, operational and leadership expertise with all customers and team members to successfully operate our NAPA retail store and lead NAPA to be the dominant parts supplier in the market. The Assistant Store Manager is a primary support to the Store Manager across all store functions while maintaining active customer-facing sales responsibilities. This role has critical oversight of the store operations- ensuring completion of all store functions including counter sales, inventory/receiving, delivery coordination, housekeeping, and other operational tasks by coaching team members, monitoring progress, and stepping in to assist or perform tasks if necessary to maintain standards, ensure coverage, and support store continuity.

The Assistant Store Manager role is designed to be a developmental pathway to becoming a Store Managers. This role may require overtime hours scheduled based on business need, as well as keyholder responsibilities opening and closing the store.

Responsibilities

Partner daily with Store Manager on operations, sales execution, inventory health, labor/scheduling alignment, and team performance. May have direct influence and responsibility for direct reports of the store and financial impact of labor planning.
Actively sell and build customer relationships across retail and wholesale channels (in-store, phone, and external dealer/wholesale calls as needed).
Model expected behaviors, processes, and customer standards.
Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting, facility readiness).
Handle or support administrative tasks: scheduling input, compliance documentation, performance tracking/reporting, and basic P&L awareness items.
Monitor and act on core store metrics (sales, inventory accuracy/turn, customer satisfaction, cleanliness/organization, labor efficiency, loss prevention) by uncovering trends and problem solving for solutions.
Provide leadership oversight, training and overall performance management for flexible execution of all store functions (counter sales, order pulling, receiving, stocking, delivery coordination, etc.) as business needs require: set expectations, coach the team, monitor outcomes, and step in to assist when necessary to ensure continuity and standards.
Support talent development: provide coaching, and mentor successors for advancement.
Drive adherence to safety, asset protection, operational processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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
Leadership experience
Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships
Thrive off working in a very fast paced and complex environment
Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems
Ability to lift 60lbs 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 a plus
NAPA Know How

Position Performance Measures:

Customer satisfaction and issue resolution effectiveness
Sales performance and overall effective operations in the store
Product knowledge and technical advisory capability
People metrics- turnover, time to fill, payroll to GP, schedule compliance
Store metrics- sales, P&L, OPEX

Physical Demands / Working Environment

Retail and warehouse environment with frequent customer interaction
Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift
Ability to lift and move parts and equipment up to ~60 lbs
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching (including use of ladders/stools)
Use of equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, and hydraulic lifts
Requires visual accuracy for identifying part numbers and sequences
Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and attention to detail

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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.

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.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Organization

NAPA Auto Parts

Location

Temperance, Michigan 48182

Job Code Number

406463712

Positions Available

Expiration Date

10/6/2026

O*NET Code

41-1011.00

O*NET Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Education Level

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Job Characteristics

Full-time

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