Grand Rapids, MI, USA Full time 2024-12-26 R24_0000038337
We are a Parts Store and SO much more and we are looking for even more great talent to join our NAPA family! Our NAPA Brand is known around the world for having KNOW HOW and now we are looking for a talent who has the KNOW HOW to drive operational excellence of NAPA District Retail Stores and serve as a NAPA District Manager!
As a District Manager, you will have the opportunity to create an impact in NAPA District retail stores to impact growth, sales/profit, and inventory turnover quota to help NAPA achieve optimum return on investments. We are looking for a talent to develop district-level strategies to achieve each store's financial, operational and customer-service goals, while addressing each store's unique strengths and challenges. We also need for this talent to be able to motivate, coach and strengthen Store Managers and store employees along with serving as a resource across the district!
What you'll be doing:
Work with DC management to help analyze and manage operating expenses, effective store processes in the stores to achieve district financial objectives and quotas
Lead Sales strategy and growth for the District with Major Account, Wholesale and Retail customers
Build and maintain relationships with customer base.
Manage district inventory, delivery fleet and other physical assets for greatest return
Oversee class returns, processes for bad checks, and reconcile accounts
Lead the store implementation of asset protection and safety programs and monitor accuracy of the fixed asset listing
Review and interpret district financial and operating information with the DC management team, keeping management apprised of issues, progress and results
Provide accurate and timely financial projections for the district
Develop and prepare ad-hoc financial / business reports and assures payables are correctly applied and coded
Manage the store inventory paperwork process & write-offs through the Distribution Center
Monitor gross profit and work with Pricing to identify margin opportunities
Manage head count and payroll budgets
Oversee and negotiate store service contracts that are not managed by the DC. Provides DC information needed for the store service contract negotiations
Provide operational guidance and support to store managers and schedule store employee training
This is the right opportunity for you if you:
Love the hustle - Our Retail Stores are busy places so we need you to have a sense of urgency in everything that you do!
Be a solution focused leader and able to pivot when changes are needed!
Are operationally focused, but care about Employee engagement and development
Have a constant eye on Sales and Profit Quota
Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career - the opportunities are endless at NAPA!
What you'll need:
A four-year business-related degree or equivalent business experience required
2-5 years of store operations experience. *Retail would be great, but not a deal breaker if you do not have this
P & L analysis experience
Sales driven and customer focused
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and leverage technology to communicate and be effective
Effective written/verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem solving skills
What's in it for you:
Awesome people and brand
Competitive Pay
Outstanding health benefits and 401K
Stable company. Fortune 200 with a "family" feel
A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same!
Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team
If this role sounds like a fit, please take the time to complete our super quick and easy application. We are excited and humbled that you are considering NAPA as hopefully your future employer.
Next Steps:
Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you and we will be in touch! If you decide that this role is not for you, please check out some of our other great careers by visiting jobs.genpt.com
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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.
