Assistant General Manager at Advance Stores Company Inc (500) — 4101 Transit Road, NY

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Knowledge to review and analyze P&L statement
• Provide GAS3 selling experience for DIY and DIFM customers
• Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
• Ensure high standards of customer service including prompt handling of any complaints for product and operational standards
• Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone mgmt., task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
• Weekly scheduling process

Success Factors

• Friendly communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
• ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
• Ability to execute and train advanced solution, project and product quality recommendations
• 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

Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as an Assistant 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 an Assistant 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

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

Work Environment

The good faith estimate for this role is between 23.85 USD and 26.54 USD per hour for a new team member.