Sales Assistant Jobs at Genuine Parts Company with Visa Sponsorship
Sales Assistant roles at Genuine Parts Company sit at the intersection of automotive expertise and customer-facing service, supporting parts distribution across a broad retail and wholesale network. Genuine Parts Company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international candidates across multiple visa categories for this function.
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Imagine the position to use your automotive or customer service expertise with both our wholesale and retail customers on a daily basis, serve as a leader to your teammates, and lead NAPA to be the dominant parts supplier in the market. If this sounds like you, NAPA is looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager. This is the right opportunity for you if you:
Responsibilities
- Enjoy creating a superior customer service experience to achieve maximum market penetration, drive store growth, increase sales and profitability
- Know how to provide daily leadership and create and sustain a culture of employee engagement
- Know the importance of partnering with your teammates in order to drive company owned store initiatives
- Care about people and profit
- Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career the opportunities are endless!
- A Day in the life:
- Lead a successful team, support the store manager, and manage in our fast-paced retail stores
- Manage store operations to maximize sales, profits and customer service
- Build, coach, train and engage crew team to deliver superior levels of customer care and business results
- Inventory protection, asset management, operational and safety issues
- Overall cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles, sales floor, stock room and outside areas
- Drive NAPA operational and marketing programs while steering toward continuous improvement in processes and procedures
- Grow customer relationships, help with sales/service questions, and ensure a positive experience both in the store and on the phone
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or trade school courses or degree completion
- Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or hobby/DIY world, or at least the willingness to learn all things automotive
- Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships
- Thrive off of working in a very fast paced and complex environment
- Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems
- Ability to lift 60lbs in some situations
- And if you have this, even better:
- Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership
- Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experience
- Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
- ASE Certifications
- NAPA Know How
Why NAPA may be the right place for you:
- Outstanding health benefits and 401K
- Stable company. Fortune 200 with a family feel
- Company Culture that works hard, yet takes care of employees
- Opportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and 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
Not the right fit? Let us know you’re interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
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Job Description
Imagine the position to use your automotive or customer service expertise with both our wholesale and retail customers on a daily basis, serve as a leader to your teammates, and lead NAPA to be the dominant parts supplier in the market. If this sounds like you, NAPA is looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager. This is the right opportunity for you if you:
Responsibilities
- Enjoy creating a superior customer service experience to achieve maximum market penetration, drive store growth, increase sales and profitability
- Know how to provide daily leadership and create and sustain a culture of employee engagement
- Know the importance of partnering with your teammates in order to drive company owned store initiatives
- Care about people and profit
- Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career the opportunities are endless!
- A Day in the life:
- Lead a successful team, support the store manager, and manage in our fast-paced retail stores
- Manage store operations to maximize sales, profits and customer service
- Build, coach, train and engage crew team to deliver superior levels of customer care and business results
- Inventory protection, asset management, operational and safety issues
- Overall cleanliness and readiness of delivery vehicles, sales floor, stock room and outside areas
- Drive NAPA operational and marketing programs while steering toward continuous improvement in processes and procedures
- Grow customer relationships, help with sales/service questions, and ensure a positive experience both in the store and on the phone
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or trade school courses or degree completion
- Experience in the automotive after-market service industry or hobby/DIY world, or at least the willingness to learn all things automotive
- Passion for delivering customer care and building long term relationships
- Thrive off of working in a very fast paced and complex environment
- Knowledge of cataloging and/or inventory management systems
- Ability to lift 60lbs in some situations
- And if you have this, even better:
- Background and/or passion for automotive industry, heavy equipment, farm industry, diesel, marine, or dealership
- Experience in a parts store, auction, retail store, auto body/collision, or fast food/restaurant/convenience store management experience
- Entirely customer-centric (external/internal)
- ASE Certifications
- NAPA Know How
Why NAPA may be the right place for you:
- Outstanding health benefits and 401K
- Stable company. Fortune 200 with a family feel
- Company Culture that works hard, yet takes care of employees
- Opportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and 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
Not the right fit? Let us know you’re interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
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.
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Frame automotive parts knowledge as a credential
Before applying, document any hands-on experience with automotive parts catalogues, inventory systems, or NAPA product lines. Genuine Parts Company's Sales Assistant roles lean heavily on product familiarity, so concrete examples make your application stand out during screening.
Target stores with active OPT or TN patterns
Genuine Parts Company's sponsorship activity spans both retail and distribution-center locations. Search by region, since stores in markets with tighter staffing tend to move faster on visa-supported hires. Migrate Mate filters open Sales Assistant postings by sponsorship type, saving you hours of manual research.
Understand PERM's impact on your start date
If you're targeting an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card path through Genuine Parts Company, PERM labor certification typically adds 12 to 18 months before USCIS petition filing. Factor that into your F-1 OPT expiration or gap between roles so you're not caught out of status.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment at your specific location
Genuine Parts Company operates through a mix of corporate-owned and affiliated stores. E-Verify enrollment can differ by entity. Before signing an offer, ask HR explicitly whether that location is enrolled, since F-1 OPT STEM extension requires an E-Verify employer by law.
Prepare references who can speak to sales output
Genuine Parts Company's HR teams prioritize measurable contributions when evaluating sponsored candidates for Sales Assistant roles. References who can speak to units sold, upsell rates, or customer retention carry more weight than character references from unrelated fields.
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Does Genuine Parts Company sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Assistants?
Yes, Genuine Parts Company sponsors H-1B visas for Sales Assistant roles. Because H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a relevant bachelor's degree, candidates typically need a background in business, supply chain, or a related field. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to Genuine Parts Company is often more straightforward than entering the April lottery.
How do I apply for Sales Assistant jobs at Genuine Parts Company?
Apply directly through Genuine Parts Company's careers portal, searching for Sales Assistant openings by location. Before applying, confirm the role lists visa sponsorship as an option, since not every posting is sponsorship-eligible. Migrate Mate surfaces Genuine Parts Company Sales Assistant jobs filtered by visa type, so you can focus only on roles that match your immigration situation.
Which visa types does Genuine Parts Company commonly use for Sales Assistant roles?
Genuine Parts Company supports several visa categories for Sales Assistants, including H-1B, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for students, J-1 for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based Green Card sponsorship. TN is often the fastest path for eligible nationals, while F-1 OPT works well for recent graduates already in the U.S.
What qualifications does Genuine Parts Company expect for a sponsored Sales Assistant?
Genuine Parts Company typically looks for experience in automotive parts sales, retail customer service, or wholesale distribution. Familiarity with parts cataloguing systems or NAPA product lines is a practical advantage. For H-1B sponsorship specifically, USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline strengthens your petition considerably.
How do I plan my timeline for a visa-sponsored Sales Assistant role at Genuine Parts Company?
Timeline depends on your visa category. TN status can be obtained at the border within days of an offer. H-1B lottery results come in April for an October 1 start, so you'd need an offer by March. F-1 OPT applications to USCIS take up to 90 days, so file early. For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, expect PERM labor certification plus USCIS processing to span two or more years.
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