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Come work for the company that Forbes Magazine named one of
“Best Managed Company in America” in the retail sector in 2005!
Throughout the years, Advance Auto Parts has lead the industry in parts availability, price, and customer service. But more than anything, the company has valued the hard work, dedication, and commitment of its Team Members. Since our founding in 1932, three simple goals have been the cornerstone of our growth and success.
- Serve our customers better than anyone else.
- Make Advance Auto Parts a special place to work and to be a part of. Treat Team Members with love and respect...like a family.
- Be profitable enough to ensure that we are successful in numbers 1 and 2 above.
By focusing on these core principles, we have grown and prospered into the great company that we are today. Our leadership remains committed to these ideals, as well as those adopted in 1932.
Presently, Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest automotive aftermarket retailer in the United States based on sales and store count, with more than 3,100 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Today, more than 43,000 Team Members have committed themselves to bigger and brighter futures as Advance Auto Parts enters the new millennium.
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts Store Managers are the key position in our organization. Managers are responsible for operating a fast-paced retail operation that is focused on providing the absolute best in customer service. Duties include staffing, scheduling, training, merchandising and inventory management. Advance managers are expected to be leaders who have the capability of running a store as if it was their own, while maintaining company standards and generating a profit. Prior retail management and/or automotive experience, demonstrated parts knowledge preferred (but not necessary) as well as some retail sales experience.
Qualifications
- Must possess a High School diploma and/or GED
- Must be well mannered, neat in appearance and posses the ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
- Previous work record to show stability and performance results.
- Prior retail management and/or automotive experience, demonstrated parts knowledge preferred (but not necessary) as well as some retail sales experience.
- Should possess demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Must submit to pre-employment drug testing (November 1, 1994) in accordance with the appropriate state provisions.
Major Responsibilities
- Must immediately report any violations of Company policies/ procedures to management and/or Divisional Manager.
- Must complete all required training manuals/ materials.
- Must attend all scheduled/ required Company meetings.
- Must meet all Assistant management essential functions. (See Assistant Manager Job Description)
- Must document (written) any noncompliance of Company policy or procedure by any employee within forty-eight (48) hours of the occurrence.
- Report immediately any legal action against the store or Company to the Division Manager.
- Must monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure maximum profitability.
- Hire, train and develop employees that ensure that the store is operated according to Company policy.
- Must maintain sales productivity for each store employee.
- Must maintain store appearance and merchandising standards.
- Must properly complete and submit all reports as required.
- Must review job descriptions with each new employee or each individual making a job change and to have the employee sigh the acknowledgement.
- Administer a formal, written employee performance appraisal when due.
- Administer annual appraisals with merit increase considerations one (1) year from the date of hire, promotion or demotion.
- Must ensure weekly staff/ store meetings are held.
Advance Auto Parts is committed to offering our Team Members a comprehensive program of affordable and industry competitive benefits.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental And Vision Benefits)
- Optional Vision Care Coverage
- Optional Dental Coverage
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Time
- Holiday Pay
- Optional Team Member Life & Accidental Death &
- Dismemberment Insurance
- Optional Spouse Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Optional Dependent Child Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Optional Short-Term And Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Optional Part-Time Team Member Benefits Plan: Including limited Medical, Short Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
- Team Member Store Discount
- Lifebalance Program (Team Member Assistance Program)
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Optional Legal Benefits Plan
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty
- Bereavement Leave
- Dependent Scholarships
- Service Awards
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