District Manager

Advance Auto Parts

. Serve as the senior leader in the district .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeStafford • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $91,200 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing a team of General Managers, with a focus on achieving sales and profitability goals while fostering customer relationships and operational excellence. Proficient in financial analysis, including P&L statements, and skilled in training and developing team members in retail operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ASE P2 CertificationTeam Management in RetailFinancial Acumen and P&L AnalysisSales and Profitability AchievementOperational Process Execution

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisInventory ManagementStore Operations KnowledgeTesting and Diagnostic Equipment UseBasic Math SkillsGross Margin CalculationProblem-Solving SkillsStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementDelegation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoaching and DevelopmentDiversity PromotionIndependent Issue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ASE P2 CertificationHigh School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Retail Market Share GrowthCommercial Customer RetentionDIY ServicesMulti-Unit ManagementFast-Paced Retail Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior leader in the district
Grow Retail and Commercial market share
Lead and inspire the team while helping DIY and Commercial customers succeed
Achieve or exceed district sales and profitability goals
Ensure commercial customer retention and relationship growth
Select, hire, develop, set goals for, coach, engage, and retain General Managers and Core 4 team members
Ensure proper staffing levels throughout the district
Ensure inventory and operational standards are executed
Conduct regular store visits and provide action plans to achieve market potential
Teach business acumen by reviewing profit and loss statements with General Managers
Communicate effectively with stores and support staff
Promote diversity and a respectful environment
Assist the region/area with other functions upon request

Requirements

What you’ll need

ASE P2 certified or ASE ready equivalent
Ability to recruit, select, hire and develop quality General Managers and Core 4 team members
Knowledge of store operations and processes
Ability to execute and train store operational processes, procedures and team member/customer standards
Ability to use and train testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
Effective use of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of automotive systems preferred
Speak and write English; Spanish a plus
Microsoft Word and Excel required; PowerPoint preferred
Basic math skills, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to calculate Gross Margin and understand P&L statements, invoices, and other financial documents
Ability to understand all facets of DIY, Commercial, PDQ and Hub operations
Problem-solving and independent issue resolution skills
Strategic thinking, analysis, change management, delegation, and supervision skills
Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed
3-5 years of experience managing a team of 10-20 General Managers in a fast-paced retail environment
Proven record meeting sales and gross margin targets in a multi-unit environment
Experience managing profitability and demonstrated financial and business acumen
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
ASE certification preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits program
Bonus based on individual and group performance