About the position
As a General Manager in Training at Advance Auto Parts, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our retail establishment. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring exceptional customer service, driving sales, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will be expected to manage and motivate retail staff to achieve sales targets while providing excellent customer service. Your deep understanding of retail sales and dealership operations will be crucial in this position, along with your effective communication skills. In this role, you will utilize your automotive diagnostics knowledge to assist customers with their needs and oversee inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels. You will implement retail math principles to optimize pricing strategies and promotions, negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms for the dealership, and maintain a clean and organized store environment. Additionally, you will utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for efficient store operations and provide guidance on sales management techniques to drive revenue growth. This position demands a dedicated individual who can lead by example, drive sales performance, and ensure operational excellence within the retail environment. If you possess these skills and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding position, we welcome your application.
Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate retail staff to achieve sales targets and provide excellent customer service.
- Utilize automotive diagnostics knowledge to assist customers with their needs.
- Oversee inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Implement retail math principles to optimize pricing strategies and promotions.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms for the dealership.
- Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
- Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for efficient store operations.
- Provide guidance on sales management techniques to drive revenue growth.
Requirements
- Proficiency in automotive diagnostics and dealership operations.
- Strong background in retail sales with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Excellent phone etiquette for effective communication with customers and suppliers.
- Ability to maintain inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks.
- Proficient in retail math principles for pricing strategies and profit margins.
- Experience in negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors.
- Knowledge of CMMS software for streamlined maintenance processes.
- Skilled in sales management to lead a successful retail team.
Nice-to-haves
- ASE Certification (Preferred)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
