Advance Auto Parts Growth Plans Fuel Career Opportunities
March 06 2017 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Company invests in career pathing, training and
benefits for people who have a passion for customers
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive
aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer
and do it yourself customers, is accelerating growth and plans to
open 75 to 85 new stores and a state-of-the-art distribution center
in 2017. As a result of the new jobs created through expansion and
existing career opportunities, Advance expects to hire more than
15,000 team members this year across its family of companies, which
includes Advance Auto Parts, Carquest, WORLDPAC and Autopart
International.
“We’re pleased to expand our company’s presence this year as
part of our long term growth plan,” said Tom Greco, President and
Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to the investment that new
stores bring to our communities, it offers a unique opportunity for
people who have a passion for serving customers to join a growing
company. At Advance, we treat and reward our team members like
owners in our business. We are looking for talented people who are
driven to deliver winning outcomes and take action while developing
both themselves and others.”
“At Advance, we empower our people because they are our best
part,” said Natalie Rothman, Senior Vice President, Human
Resources. “They care for our customers’ needs every day and feel
like they are part of a family. That sense of family is felt by our
customers when they call or visit our stores, and is an important
part of the service experience we provide. Advance cares for our
people and provides compelling opportunities that allow team
members to grow their career with us.”
In 2016, Advance was proud to promote more than 6,000 team
members across the company who demonstrated our commitment to
customers and drive for results. In 2017, Advance will continue to
focus on growing talent by developing team members within the
organization and recruiting outstanding candidates who have passion
for serving customers.
As part of those efforts, the company is investing in career
pathing and training programs, with a key focus on expanding
leadership and business fundamentals training, and offering more
opportunities for team members to connect and network with others
across the organization through shared experiences. A newly created
inclusion and diversity team is dedicating efforts to ensure our
team reflects the community of customers we serve across our
operations.
Interested candidates may apply at www.AdvanceAutoParts.jobs.
You may also follow the company on Facebook at
facebook.com/AdvanceAutoPartsCareers and on LinkedIn at
linkedin.com/company/advance-auto-parts.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket
parts provider that serves both professional installer and
do-it-yourself customers. As of December 31, 2016, Advance operated
5,062 stores and 127 WORLDPAC branches and employed 74,000 Team
Members in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. The company also serves approximately 1,250
independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations
in addition to Mexico and the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, British
Virgin Islands and Pacific Islands. Additional information about
the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and
on-line shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be
found on the Company's website at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
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including statements regarding expected growth and future
performance of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP), including store
growth; expectations regarding leadership changes and their impact
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implement its business and growth strategy; ability to attract,
develop and retain executives and other employees; changes in
regulatory, social and political conditions, as well as general
economic conditions; competitive pressures; demand for AAP’s
products; the market for auto parts; the economy in general;
inflation; consumer debt levels; the weather; business
interruptions; information technology security; availability of
suitable real estate; dependence on foreign suppliers; and other
factors disclosed in AAP’s 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2016 and other filings made by AAP with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements. AAP intends these
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more information becomes available.
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Advance Auto Parts, Inc.Laurie Stacy,
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