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Bilingual General Manager II - Store 8614 Chicago IL (English / Spanish)

Advance Auto Parts · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you grew sales with commercial or professional customers like repair shops.

What they are checking: Whether they can build and hold Professional accounts, which the role names as a priority.

How do you build a store team that holds itself accountable to customer action plans?

What they are checking: Whether they can set expectations and follow up so the team executes without constant supervision.

Tell me about someone you hired and developed who went on to do well.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in hiring, coaching and growing people.

What would you do

How would you use your Spanish and English to grow both DIY and Professional customers at this Chicago store?

What they are checking: Whether they see bilingual skill as a business tool for serving the neighborhood and shop customers.

This role is 50 to 55 hours a week with rotating nights and weekends. How do you manage that pace over time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the demands of the schedule and can sustain it.

A key commercial account calls upset because a delivery was late again. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own the relationship and fix the delivery process, not just apologize.

How do you handle an employee who is great with customers but keeps missing shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can address attendance fairly while keeping a valuable team member.

How do you keep store appearance and service standards up when you're short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and keep standards from slipping under pressure.

About the work

A DIY customer's car won't start and they think it's the battery. How would you help them figure it out?

What they are checking: Whether they have enough automotive and parts knowledge to troubleshoot with customers.

Which store financial numbers would you look at first each week, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the financial metrics a GM is accountable for, like sales, margin and payroll.

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The full job description

As published by Advance Auto Parts.

Job Description What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management position capable of supporting functions on both sides of the business. The role requires understanding of store systems, automotive systems, parts knowledge and has the ability to identify, troubleshoot and project assist for DIY. Responsible for developing and maintaining Professional Customer relationships and program growth. Is accountable for achieving financial metrics and 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 team accountable to executing Customer action plans • Selection, hiring, development, performance mgmt., coaching, scheduling and engagement of store Team Members • Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards • Coach all Team Members to deliver on Customer expectations (DIY and Professional) • Manager on duty responsibilities (touch base/coaching, floor/phone mgmt., task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties) • Ability to 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 • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Must have a valid driver's license • ASE certification preferred, but not required Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will predominantly be walking or standing. The employee is required to be able to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working inside; however, they will occasionally be outside and exposed to various weather conditions while performing such tasks as installing batteries and wiper blades. The employee is also occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position is eligible for sales commission based on individual or store performance. 

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. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 Compensation Range The good faith estimate for this role is between 69,400.00 USD and 85,000.00 USD salary for a new team member. The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable). Benefits: Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families. Find out more by visiting: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures

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