Advance Auto Parts
General Manager I Store 8778 Old Bridge NJ
Advance Auto Parts, Old Bridge, New Jersey, us, 08857
General Manager I Store 8778 Old Bridge NJ
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Job Description A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, as well as helping our customers succeed and grow our business with integrity. This professional level sales and management position supports functions on both sides of the business. The role requires understanding of store systems, automotive systems and parts knowledge, and the ability to identify, troubleshoot and project‑assist for DIY. The General Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining professional customer relationships and program growth and is accountable for achieving financial metrics while maintaining service and appearance standards.
Position is exempt and requires a minimum of 50–55 hours per week (excluding meal break periods). The average schedule is 5–6 days a week, 11‑hour shifts, including rotating nights and weekends, with an hour for lunch. Additional hours may be required based on staffing, store conditions, sales to target, and other business demands. General Managers are required to work a schedule based on the needs of the business.
Primary Responsibilities
Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives
Manage and grow professional customer relationships/sales, including building and holding the team accountable to executing customer action plans
Select, hire, develop, manage performance, coach, schedule and engage store team members
Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards
Coach all team members to deliver on customer expectations (DIY and professional)
Manage on‑duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Lead change management
Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for both customers and team members
Secondary Responsibilities
Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc.
Assist district/region in other functions upon request
Success Factors
Friendly communication
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations
Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
Ability to execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment
Ability to execute and train POS and parts lookup systems
Ability to review and analyze P&L statement
Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality team members
Ability to build and grow relationships with professional customers
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a General Manager
Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management
Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required; PowerPoint preferred)
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent
Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L)
Hold others accountable, inspect work quality and give feedback in a way that is inspiring
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a General Manager up for Success
2–3 years of experience managing a team of 10–20 team members in a fast‑paced and highly dynamic retail environment
Successful experience managing profitability; proven financial and business acumen
Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations High school diploma or general education degree (GED), bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
ASE Certification Preferred, but Not Required Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of the essential functions of this job. The employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee must be able to talk and hear, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment is usually inside; occasionally outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.
Compensation Range The good‑faith estimate for this role is $52,700.00–$65,900.00 salary for a new team member.
Benefits Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program. Find out more at https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Job Description A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, as well as helping our customers succeed and grow our business with integrity. This professional level sales and management position supports functions on both sides of the business. The role requires understanding of store systems, automotive systems and parts knowledge, and the ability to identify, troubleshoot and project‑assist for DIY. The General Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining professional customer relationships and program growth and is accountable for achieving financial metrics while maintaining service and appearance standards.
Position is exempt and requires a minimum of 50–55 hours per week (excluding meal break periods). The average schedule is 5–6 days a week, 11‑hour shifts, including rotating nights and weekends, with an hour for lunch. Additional hours may be required based on staffing, store conditions, sales to target, and other business demands. General Managers are required to work a schedule based on the needs of the business.
Primary Responsibilities
Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives
Manage and grow professional customer relationships/sales, including building and holding the team accountable to executing customer action plans
Select, hire, develop, manage performance, coach, schedule and engage store team members
Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards
Coach all team members to deliver on customer expectations (DIY and professional)
Manage on‑duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone management, task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Lead change management
Embrace diversity and foster a respectful environment for both customers and team members
Secondary Responsibilities
Provide DIY service including battery installation, testing, wiper install, etc.
Assist district/region in other functions upon request
Success Factors
Friendly communication
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Ability to become ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
Ability to execute and train project and product quality recommendations
Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
Ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc.
Ability to execute and train all store operational processes and procedures, and testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
Ability to execute and train inventory systems and store equipment
Ability to execute and train POS and parts lookup systems
Ability to review and analyze P&L statement
Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality team members
Ability to build and grow relationships with professional customers
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a General Manager
Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management
Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required; PowerPoint preferred)
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent
Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L)
Hold others accountable, inspect work quality and give feedback in a way that is inspiring
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a General Manager up for Success
2–3 years of experience managing a team of 10–20 team members in a fast‑paced and highly dynamic retail environment
Successful experience managing profitability; proven financial and business acumen
Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations High school diploma or general education degree (GED), bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
ASE Certification Preferred, but Not Required Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of the essential functions of this job. The employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee must be able to talk and hear, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment is usually inside; occasionally outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing tasks such as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.
Compensation Range The good‑faith estimate for this role is $52,700.00–$65,900.00 salary for a new team member.
Benefits Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program. Find out more at https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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