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Store Dispatcher II at Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company Westbrook, ME

Job Description

Position Mission: Dispatches and plans local deliveries to wholesale customers in a timely and efficientmanner. Coordinates deliveries to all wholesale customers while providing leadership anddirection to a team of delivery drivers. Serves as the link between assigned accounts, the

store, and the drivers to ensure maximum service and high performance standards.

Position Performance Measures:

Customer satisfaction

Deliveries completed

Responsibilities: The following section contains the primary responsibilities for this position. Job holder is responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management. List the significant activities that support that function, for instance manage the

annual store audit process. Where possible use language that ties the job back to the company mission and vision.

Assigns drivers to make deliveries by taking into account product to be delivered,

customer locations, and time of day.

Tracks of the progress that drivers make along their routes.

Balances and adjusts workloads, break times, and customer needs when assigning drivers.

Checks drivers' in and out time and transfer these records into a company's files for

analysis and improvements in efficiency.

Receives and resolves any requests or complaints made by the customers.

Acts as driver when/if needed during peak delivery times.

Experience, Education, and Abilities:

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.

1-2 years prior experience in the retail automotive service industry, preferably in an

automotive part department, dealership, and jobber or retail establishment.

Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced setting; be competitive yet have the ability to

work calmly under pressure.

Possess a proactive attitude with superior communication and leadership skills.

Be analytical, possess problem solving, organizational and customer service skills.

Possess a high sense of urgency and be customer oriented.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and time sensitive issues.

Be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and

line codes to ensure proper selection and delivery of parts, including accurately and

rapidly identifying sequence of numbers and letters.

Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for assigned work shift.

Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

Possess a valid driver's license.

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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.

Typical mid-level pay: $41k for Emergency Medical Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$41k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$31k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $61k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+5%
10yr growth
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024